Craig Tatum, baseball player, 2009-2011

Craig Tatum

Born: 3/18/1983 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-07-21 | Final Game: 2011-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Craig Browning Tatum

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Biography

Craig Tatum, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011. Primarily serving as a position player, Tatum played a total of 100 games throughout his career. He recorded 60 hits, 22 RBIs, and hit one home run, finishing with a batting average of .223. Known for his versatility on the field, Tatum also displayed some speed, tallying two stolen bases during his time in the league. Tatum's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving player dynamics and a focus on offensive production. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, Tatum contributed to his teams with solid defense and a reliable presence behind the plate. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players in establishing themselves in a competitive environment, highlighting the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 269 21 60 8 0 1 22 2 25 52 0.223 0.291 0.264 0.554 -1045.1

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
2009 CIN NL 26 68 3 11 1 0 1 6 0 7 10 0.162 .262 (-38%) .332 (-25%) .417 (-47%) .750 (-37%) -425.1
2010 BAL AL 43 114 11 32 4 0 0 9 1 12 21 0.281 .257 (+9%) .325 (+7%) .402 (-22%) .728 (-9%) -122.7
2011 BAL AL 31 87 7 17 3 0 0 7 1 6 21 0.195 .255 (-23%) .320 (-24%) .399 (-42%) .719 (-34%) -497.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
C 98 80 566 43 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 CIN C 26 19 137 10 1 0
2010 BAL C 42 34 222 17 3 1
2011 BAL 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
2011 BAL C 30 27 207 16 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 98
First Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 BAL AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 2003, 2004