Tim Stauffer

Born: 6/2/1982 in Portland, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-11 | Final Game: 2015-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Timothy James Stauffer

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Biography

Tim Stauffer, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2005 to 2015. He made his debut in the Major Leagues with the San Diego Padres and was known for his reliable pitching and ability to control the game. Over his career, Stauffer finished with a record of 33-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He struck out a total of 449 batters, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound despite not recording any saves throughout his time in the league. Stauffer's career unfolded during a period of evolving pitching styles and strategies in Major League Baseball, as teams increasingly valued strikeouts and the development of specialized roles within the pitching staff. His ability to maintain a competitive ERA and contribute to his team's pitching rotation reflected his skill and determination, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike. Stauffer's journey through the sport exemplified the perseverance required to succeed in the face of the challenges that often accompany a professional baseball career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
33	34	201	73	0	0	0	595.7	591	263	64	202	449	3.97	0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2005	SDP	NL	3	6	15	14	81.0	92	48	29	49	5.33	4.29 (-24%)	-
2006	SDP	NL	1	0	1	1	6.0	3	1	1	2	1.50	—	-
2007	SDP	NL	0	1	2	2	7.7	15	18	6	6	21.13	—	-
2009	SDP	NL	4	7	14	14	73.0	71	29	34	53	3.58	4.32 (+17%)	-
2010	SDP	NL	6	5	32	7	82.7	65	17	24	61	1.85	4.08 (+55%)	-
2011	SDP	NL	9	12	31	31	185.7	180	77	53	128	3.73	3.94 (+5%)	-
2012	SDP	NL	0	0	1	1	5.0	7	3	3	5	5.40	—	-
2013	SDP	NL	3	1	43	0	69.7	59	29	20	64	3.75	3.87 (+3%)	-
2014	SDP	NL	6	2	44	3	64.3	67	25	23	67	3.50	3.74 (+7%)	-
2015	MIN	AL	1	0	13	0	15.0	24	11	7	6	6.60	3.96 (-67%)	-1218.3
2015	NYN	NL	0	0	5	0	5.7	8	5	2	8	7.94	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	140	7	21	3	0	0	12	0	4	63	0.150	0.178	0.171	0.350	-524.1

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.350 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2005	SDP	NL	15	24	1	3	1	1	0	10	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	SDP	NL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	SDP	NL	2	4	1	1	0	2	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SDP	NL	14	23	1	4	0	0	1	13	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	SDP	NL	32	17	2	3	2	2	2	12	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	SDP	NL	32	54	2	8	0	6	1	19	0.148	.255 (-42%)	.320 (-50%)	.399 (-63%)	.719 (-57%)	-524.1
2012	SDP	NL	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	SDP	NL	43	8	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	SDP	NL	44	7	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	MIN	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	NYN	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	201	73	50	90	1	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	SDN	P	15	14	5	12	0	1
2006	SDN	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
2007	SDN	P	2	2	0	0	0	0
2009	SDN	P	14	14	8	5	0	2
2010	SDN	P	32	7	2	10	0	0
2011	SDN	P	31	31	21	43	1	1
2012	SDN	P	1	1	1	0	0	0
2013	SDN	P	43	0	6	10	0	0
2014	SDN	P	44	3	7	5	0	2
2015	MIN	P	13	0	0	4	0	0
2015	NYN	P	5	0	0	1	0	1