Tim Olson, baseball player, 2004-2005

Tim Olson

Born: 8/1/1978 in Grand Forks, ND, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-30 | Final Game: 2005-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Timothy Lane Olson

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Biography

Tim Olson was a professional baseball player born in 1978, whose career spanned from May 30, 2004, to June 19, 2005. Primarily playing as a position player, Olson's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 51 games. During his brief career, he recorded 18 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 5 runs with a batting average of .182. His performance also included 1 stolen base, showcasing a hint of speed on the basepaths. Olson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, as the game was evolving with the influx of powerful hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. Although his time in the majors was limited, Olson's dedication to the sport and his role as a player contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history. His journey through the sport reflects the perseverance and passion that many athletes possess as they strive to make their mark at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 99 8 18 7 0 2 5 1 17 20 0.182 0.302 0.313 0.615 -313.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 AZ NL 48 97 8 18 7 0 2 5 1 16 18 0.186 .266 (-30%) .335 (-10%) .427 (-25%) .762 (-19%) -313.0
2005 COL NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 19 11 17 35 2 2
OF 4 2 7 0 0 0
SS 17 10 18 28 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 ARI 3B 19 11 17 35 2 2
2004 ARI OF 4 2 7 0 0 0
2004 ARI SS 17 10 18 28 4 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 19
Shortstop 17
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 2000
Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson KS 1998, 1999