Tim Teufel

Born: 7/7/1958 in Greenwich, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-03 | Final Game: 1993-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Timothy Shawn Teufel

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Biography

Tim Teufel was a professional baseball player born in 1958, whose career spanned from 1983 to 1993. Primarily known as a versatile position player, Teufel played in 1,073 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He achieved a career batting average of .254, accumulating 789 hits and hitting 86 home runs, while driving in 379 runs. His combination of power and speed was evident in his 23 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Teufel's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by increased offensive production and the emergence of more dynamic playing styles. He was recognized for his tenacity on the field and his ability to adapt to various roles, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions were particularly significant during his time with the New York Mets, where he became a part of the franchise's history. With a solid performance and a commendable work ethic, Tim Teufel left a lasting impression on the game, earning respect from fans and peers alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1073	3112	415	789	185	12	86	379	23	387	531	0.254	0.336	0.404	0.740	2847.9

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1983	MIN	AL	21	78	11	24	7	1	3	6	0	2	8	0.308	.260 (+18%)	.324 (avg)	.389 (+38%)	.714 (+21%)	221.1
1984	MIN	AL	157	568	76	149	30	3	14	61	1	76	73	0.262	.259 (+1%)	.322 (+8%)	.384 (+4%)	.707 (+6%)	831.9
1985	MIN	AL	138	434	58	113	24	3	10	50	4	48	70	0.260	.257 (+1%)	.323 (+4%)	.390 (+2%)	.714 (+3%)	269.5
1986	NYN	NL	93	279	35	69	20	1	4	31	1	32	42	0.247	.257 (-4%)	.325 (-1%)	.395 (-7%)	.720 (-4%)	-197.1
1987	NYN	NL	97	299	55	92	29	0	14	61	3	44	53	0.308	.262 (+17%)	.331 (+20%)	.415 (+31%)	.746 (+26%)	1587.3
1988	NYN	NL	90	273	35	64	20	0	4	31	0	29	41	0.234	.254 (-8%)	.317 (-4%)	.377 (-7%)	.695 (-5%)	-277.9
1989	NYN	NL	83	219	27	56	7	2	2	15	1	32	50	0.256	.254 (+1%)	.319 (+10%)	.375 (-11%)	.694 (-2%)	42.1
1990	NYN	NL	80	175	28	43	11	0	10	24	0	15	33	0.246	.257 (-5%)	.324 (-6%)	.385 (+25%)	.710 (+10%)	263.9
1991	NYN	NL	20	34	2	4	0	0	1	2	1	2	8	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	SDP	NL	97	307	39	70	16	0	11	42	8	49	69	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.323 (+3%)	.384 (+1%)	.708 (+2%)	0.0
1992	SDP	NL	101	246	23	55	10	0	6	25	2	31	45	0.224	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-3%)	.377 (-11%)	.699 (-7%)	-270.3
1993	SDP	NL	96	200	26	50	11	2	7	31	2	27	39	0.250	.265 (-6%)	.332 (+2%)	.403 (+7%)	.735 (+4%)	174.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	18	1	5	1	0	1	1	1	3	0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1988	NLCS	NYN	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1986	NLCS	NYN	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.167
1986	WS	NYN	3	9	1	4	1	1	1	1	2	0.444

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	83	53	441	45	7	32
2B	806	689	1389	1978	68	364
3B	99	68	51	132	11	5
SS	1	1	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	MIN	2B	18	18	46	55	1	14
1983	MIN	SS	1	1	1	3	0	0
1984	MIN	2B	157	156	315	485	13	81
1985	MIN	2B	137	127	237	352	12	67
1986	NYN	1B	3	0	10	1	0	0
1986	NYN	2B	84	70	133	173	9	28
1986	NYN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	NYN	1B	1	0	1	1	1	1
1987	NYN	2B	92	71	138	213	10	43
1988	NYN	1B	3	2	22	1	0	1
1988	NYN	2B	84	62	153	212	7	48
1989	NYN	1B	33	28	205	25	4	16
1989	NYN	2B	40	30	56	87	6	14
1990	NYN	1B	24	12	106	9	1	11
1990	NYN	2B	24	17	29	35	2	5
1990	NYN	3B	10	8	6	14	1	0
1991	NYN	1B	6	5	47	2	0	1
1991	NYN	2B	1	0	1	2	0	0
1991	NYN	3B	5	2	1	5	0	0
1991	SDN	2B	65	48	101	122	3	22
1991	SDN	3B	48	40	28	74	6	4
1992	SDN	1B	5	4	29	4	0	2
1992	SDN	2B	52	43	95	125	3	20
1992	SDN	3B	26	14	13	34	4	1
1993	SDN	1B	8	2	21	2	1	0
1993	SDN	2B	52	47	85	117	2	22
1993	SDN	3B	9	4	3	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	83
Second Base	806
Third Base	99
Shortstop	1
Designated Hitter	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	SDN	NL	$762,500
1992	SDN	NL	$687,500
1991	NYN	NL	$637,500
1990	NYN	NL	$612,500
1989	NYN	NL	$590,000
1988	NYN	NL	$537,500
1987	NYN	NL	$277,500
1986	NYN	NL	$200,000
1985	MIN	AL	$110,000
Total Career Earnings			$4,415,000