Tim Pyznarski, baseball player, 1986-1986

Tim Pyznarski

Born: 2/4/1960 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-14 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Timothy Matthew Pyznarski

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Biography

Tim Pyznarski, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1986 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Pyznarski made his mark on the game over the course of 15 games. During his short-lived career, he recorded 10 hits and boasted a batting average of 0.238. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his speed on the basepaths was evident, as he successfully stole 2 bases. Pyznarski's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with a growing emphasis on athleticism and speed. Despite the limited number of games played, his contributions as a versatile player reflected the changing dynamics of the sport. Although his time in the majors was short, Pyznarski's journey through the ranks exemplified the challenges and opportunities faced by many players during the competitive landscape of the mid-1980s. His legacy remains a reminder of the tenacity required to reach the highest level of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 42 3 10 1 0 0 0 2 4 11 0.238 0.319 0.262 0.581 0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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
1986 SDP NL 15 42 3 10 1 0 0 0 2 4 11 0.238 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 13 118 8 3 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 SDN 1B 13 13 118 8 3 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 1979, 1980, 1981