Rusty Tillman, baseball player, 1982-1988

Rusty Tillman

Born: 8/29/1960 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-06-06 | Final Game: 1988-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kerry Jerome Tillman

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Biography

Rusty Tillman was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1982 and 1988. Serving primarily as a position player, Tillman appeared in 38 games throughout his career. He recorded 13 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a batting average of .232. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 3 bases during his time in the league. Though his career was relatively brief, Tillman's contributions to the teams he played for reflected a hustle and dedication that resonated with fans. He played during a time of transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving with strategies emphasizing power and speed. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated players of his era, Tillman's journey through the ranks of professional baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the game’s history, highlighting the stories of players who contributed in various ways to the fabric of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 56 11 13 2 0 2 9 3 5 16 0.232 0.295 0.375 0.670 0.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1982 NYN NL 12 13 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1986 OAK AL 22 39 6 10 1 0 1 6 2 3 11 0.256 — — — — 0.0
1988 SFG NL 4 4 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 21 12 23 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYN OF 3 2 2 0 0 0
1986 OAK OF 17 10 20 0 1 0
1988 SFN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Right Field 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 OAK AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $60,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida College Jacksonville FL 1978, 1979