Tom Tellmann, baseball player, 1979-1985

Tom Tellmann

Born: 3/29/1954 in Warren, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-09 | Final Game: 1985-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas John Tellmann

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Biography

Tom Tellmann, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 until his retirement in 1985. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 18-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.05. His ability to effectively manage games was highlighted by his 94 strikeouts and 13 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Tellmann played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and increased offensive production. Despite these challenges, he maintained a competitive edge with his skillful pitching and strategic approach. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a respected figure for his performances during his time in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 7 112 2 2 0 13 227.0 240 77 17 83 94 3.05 0

Career ERA 3.05 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
1979 SDP NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 7 5 0 1 16.88 — -
1980 SDP NL 3 0 6 2 2 0 1 22.3 23 4 8 9 1.61 3.84 (+58%) -
1983 ATL AL 9 4 44 0 0 0 8 99.7 95 31 35 48 2.80 3.87 (+28%) -
1984 ATL AL 6 3 50 0 0 0 4 81.0 82 25 31 28 2.78 3.81 (+27%) -
1985 OAK AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 21.3 33 12 9 8 5.06 3.89 (-30%) -683.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 71.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 68.9% 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
1979 SDP NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 SDP NL 6 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1983 ATL AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 ATL AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 OAK AL 11 0 0 0 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 112 2 15 50 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 SDN P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1980 SDN P 6 2 1 4 0 1
1983 ML4 P 44 0 9 26 0 0
1984 ML4 P 50 0 4 15 0 0
1985 OAK P 11 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 112

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 OAK AL $207,500
Total Career Earnings $207,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grand Canyon University Phoenix AZ 1976
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas NV 1975