Tim Spooneybarger, baseball player, 2001-2003

Tim Spooneybarger

Born: 10/21/1979 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-05 | Final Game: 2003-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Timothy Floyd Spooneybarger

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Biography

Tim Spooneybarger, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2003. Known for his solid pitching style, Spooneybarger made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, particularly as a member of the Atlanta Braves. He finished his career with a record of 2-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.24, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum and effectively manage opposing hitters. Over his brief but notable career, he recorded 68 strikeouts and achieved one save, highlighting his role as a reliable option out of the bullpen. Playing during the early 2000s, a period marked by a transition in pitching strategies and an increased emphasis on bullpen usage, Spooneybarger contributed to his teams with his versatility and effectiveness in high-leverage situations. His ability to strike out batters and maintain a low ERA reflected the evolving nature of pitching in an era where power hitters were becoming more prevalent. While his time in the league was relatively short, Spooneybarger's contributions to the game and his performances on the mound left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 88 0 0 0 1 97.3 70 35 5 39 68 3.24 0

Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 25.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2001 ATL NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 1 2 3 2.25 — 0.0
2002 ATL NL 1 0 51 0 0 0 1 51.3 38 15 26 33 2.63 4.28 (+39%) -61.8
2003 MIA NL 1 2 33 0 0 0 0 42.0 27 19 11 32 4.07 4.40 (+7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2001 ATL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 ATL NL 51 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIA NL 33 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 88 0 9 14 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 ATL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2002 ATL P 51 0 3 9 1 0
2003 FLO P 33 0 6 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 FLO NL $350,000
2004 FLO NL $305,000
2003 FLO NL $300,000
2002 ATL NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $1,155,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwest Florida State College Niceville FL 1999