Freddie Toliver, baseball player, 1984-1993

Freddie Toliver

Born: 2/3/1961 in Natchez, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-15 | Final Game: 1993-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Freddie Lee Toliver

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Biography

Freddie Toliver, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1993. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Toliver played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliever. He finished his career with a record of 10-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level despite facing the challenges of a dynamic era in baseball that included the rise of powerful hitters. Toliver struck out 180 batters over the course of his career and recorded one save, underscoring his role as a capable arm in the bullpen. His tenure in the league coincided with a time of evolving pitching strategies and offensive prowess, making his contributions notable for their resilience and adaptability. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Toliver's journey through the major leagues reflects the grit and determination of many players who carved out their place in the game during a competitive era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 16 78 37 0 0 1 270.3 288 142 21 136 180 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 19.8% worse 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
1984 CIN NL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 10.0 7 1 7 4 0.90 3.81 (+76%) -64.4
1985 PHI NL 0 4 11 3 0 0 1 25.0 27 13 17 23 4.68 3.89 (-20%) -19.4
1986 PHI NL 0 2 5 5 0 0 0 25.7 28 10 11 20 3.51 3.97 (+12%) 951.0
1987 PHI NL 1 1 10 4 0 0 0 30.3 34 19 17 25 5.64 4.29 (-31%) 330.8
1988 MIN AL 7 6 21 19 0 0 0 114.7 116 54 52 69 4.24 3.73 (-14%) -368.2
1989 MIN AL 1 3 7 5 0 0 0 29.0 39 25 15 11 7.76 3.71 (-109%) -616.7
1989 SDP NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 14.0 17 11 9 14 7.07 3.71 (-91%) -
1993 PIT NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 21.7 20 9 8 14 3.74 4.19 (+11%) -49.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 18 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.111 0.200 0.111 0.311 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 56.6% 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
1984 CIN NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 PHI NL 11 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1986 PHI NL 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PHI NL 10 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 MIN AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 MIN AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SDP NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 78 37 8 47 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 CIN P 3 1 0 1 0 0
1985 PHI P 11 3 0 4 1 0
1986 PHI P 5 5 1 4 0 1
1987 PHI P 10 4 1 6 0 0
1988 MIN P 21 19 1 19 2 2
1989 MIN P 7 5 3 11 0 0
1989 SDN P 9 0 1 1 0 0
1993 PIT P 12 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 78

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYA AL $135,000
1986 PHI NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $195,000