Tom Timmermann

Born: 5/12/1940 in Breese, IL, USA

Died: 11/14/2025 in Farmington Hills, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-18 | Final Game: 1974-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Thomas Henry Timmermann

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Biography

Tom Timmermann, born in 1940, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1974. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over his six-year career, Timmermann compiled a record of 35 wins and 35 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, he proved to be a reliable option for his teams, often stepping up in crucial situations. Timmermann recorded a total of 315 strikeouts and notched 35 saves throughout his career, highlighting his ability to both start games and close them effectively. His versatility as a pitcher was an asset, allowing him to adapt to different roles as needed. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Timmermann's contributions to the sport during a dynamic era in baseball history remain noteworthy. His performance reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 1970s, as players began to focus more on specialized roles and the importance of strikeouts in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
35	35	228	44	8	2	35	548.0	508	230	42	208	315	3.78	0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	DET	AL	4	3	31	1	1	0	1	55.7	50	17	26	42	2.75	3.61 (+24%)	1225.6
1970	DET	AL	6	7	61	0	0	0	27	85.3	90	39	34	49	4.11	3.89 (-6%)	1461.5
1971	DET	AL	7	6	52	2	0	0	4	84.0	82	36	37	51	3.86	3.47 (-11%)	-267.6
1972	DET	AL	8	10	34	25	3	2	0	149.7	121	48	41	88	2.89	3.26 (+12%)	295.3
1973	DET	AL	1	1	17	1	0	0	1	39.0	39	16	11	21	3.69	3.75 (+1%)	76.5
1973	CLE	AL	8	7	29	15	4	0	2	124.3	117	68	54	62	4.92	3.75 (-31%)	-2442.0
1974	CLE	AL	1	1	4	0	0	0	0	10.0	9	6	5	2	5.40	3.63 (-49%)	-338.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	88	5	8	0	0	0	1	0	4	49	0.091	0.140	0.091	0.231	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career OBP .140 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 75.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.231 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1969	DET	AL	31	9	0	1	0	0	4	0.111	—	—	—	—
1970	DET	AL	61	16	0	0	0	0	9	0.000	—	—	—	—
1971	DET	AL	52	19	2	1	0	1	11	0.053	—	—	—	—
1972	DET	AL	35	44	3	6	1	3	25	0.136	—	—	—	—
1973	DET	AL	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1973	CLE	AL	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	CLE	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—