Tim Talton, baseball player, 1966-1967

Tim Talton

Born: 1/14/1939 in Pikeville, NC, USA

Died: 7/22/2021 in Goldsboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-07-08 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Marion Lee Talton

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Biography

Tim Talton was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who played as a position player during his career from 1966 to 1967. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, Talton participated in 83 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. He recorded 33 hits, contributing to a commendable batting average of .295, which highlighted his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Throughout his time in the league, he hit 2 home runs and drove in 11 runs, demonstrating a knack for delivering in key situations. Talton's career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more power-oriented approaches of the late 1960s. Although he did not leave a lengthy legacy in terms of games played or statistics, his performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball during that time. His playing style emphasized contact and situational hitting, traits that can often be overshadowed in discussions of power-hitting stars. After concluding his professional career on October 1, 1967, Talton's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who played pivotal roles during their time, even if only for a short period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 112 15 33 6 2 2 11 0 8 18 0.295 0.344 0.438 0.782 267.6

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — +15.8% above 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
1966 KC1 AL 37 53 8 18 3 1 2 6 0 1 5 0.340 .248 (+37%) .309 (+17%) .376 (+45%) .685 (+33%) 259.0
1967 KC1 AL 46 59 7 15 3 1 0 5 0 7 13 0.254 .242 (+5%) .306 (+7%) .357 (-5%) .663 (+1%) 8.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 6 49 4 0 7
C 36 6 91 6 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 KC1 1B 9 6 45 4 0 7
1966 KC1 C 14 1 28 1 0 0
1967 KC1 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1967 KC1 C 22 5 63 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 37
First Base 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
East Carolina University Greenville NC 1958