Jeff Tam, baseball player, 1998-2003

Jeff Tam

Born: 8/19/1970 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-06-30 | Final Game: 2003-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Eugene Tam

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Biography

Jeff Tam, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 2003. Known for his versatility and effectiveness on the mound, Tam played a significant role in various major league teams during his tenure. With a career record of 7-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91, he showcased a competitive spirit and a solid understanding of pitching mechanics. Over the course of his career, he struck out 146 batters and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Tam's playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and strategic pitching, which allowed him to navigate through hitters effectively, especially during an era when offensive statistics were on the rise. Although he may not have had the flashiest statistics, his contributions to his teams were invaluable, particularly in critical game situations. As a member of the pitching staff, Tam left an imprint on the game, representing the hardworking athletes of his generation who provided depth and reliability in the bullpen.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 14 251 0 0 0 7 271.3 289 118 18 98 146 3.91 0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1998 NYN NL 1 1 15 0 0 0 0 14.3 13 10 4 8 6.28 4.43 (-42%) -237.6
1999 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 3 1 0 81.00 — 0.0
1999 NYN NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.3 6 4 3 8 3.18 4.71 (+33%) -354.7
2000 OAK AL 3 3 72 0 0 0 3 85.7 86 25 23 46 2.63 4.77 (+45%) 3080.8
2001 OAK AL 2 4 70 0 0 0 3 74.7 68 25 29 44 3.01 4.42 (+32%) 1400.5
2002 OAK AL 1 2 40 0 0 0 0 40.3 56 23 13 14 5.13 4.28 (-20%) 254.1
2003 TOR AL 0 4 44 0 0 0 1 44.7 58 28 25 26 5.64 4.40 (-28%) -754.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
251 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 1.000 1.500 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +87.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +48.5% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +134.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — +96.6% 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
1998 NYN NL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYN NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 OAK AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 OAK AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TOR AL 44 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 ALDS1 OAK 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 3.0 6 2 1 1 6.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 2 0 0 18.00
2000 ALDS1 OAK 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 3 0 1 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 251 0 24 46 2 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 NYN P 15 0 3 1 0 0
1999 CLE P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1999 NYN P 9 0 3 1 0 0
2000 OAK P 72 0 3 16 1 3
2001 OAK P 70 0 3 11 0 1
2002 OAK P 40 0 9 8 0 1
2003 TOR P 44 0 3 8 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 251

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 TOR AL $600,000
2002 OAK AL $700,000
2001 OAK AL $350,000
2000 OAK AL $240,000
1999 NYN NL $207,500
Total Career Earnings $2,097,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1992, 1993
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach FL 1990