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Athletics Franchise · 1973–1981

Tim Hosley

Catcher6 seasons1973–1981

Biography

Tim Hosley was a Major League Baseball catcher, born May 10, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 195 pounds, Tim Hosley debuted on September 8, 1970 and last played on June 10, 1981.

Over 207 major-league games, Tim Hosley batted .215 with 79 hits, 12 home runs, and 53 RBI in 368 at-bats.

Every one of Tim's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
May 10, 1947
Birthplace
Spartanburg, SC
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 195 lb
MLB Debut
September 8, 1970
Final Game
June 10, 1981
Seasons with A's
6

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 207 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
207368437911012535773.215.324.342.666
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1970Detroit Tigers712212.167
1971Detroit Tigers716326.188
1973Oakland Athletics1314302.214
1974Oakland Athletics117201.286
1975Chicago Cubs6214136620.255
1976Chicago Cubs11000.000
1976Oakland Athletics3755914.164
1976?3856914.161
1977Oakland Athletics397815110.192
1978Oakland Athletics1323703.304
1981Oakland Athletics1821215.095

Season-by-Season

1981Oakland AthleticsCatcher1978Oakland AthleticsCatcher1977Oakland AthleticsCatcher1976Oakland AthleticsCatcher1974Oakland AthleticsCatcher1973Oakland AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Tim Hosley appears across the 1973-1974, 1976-1978, 1981 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Tim Hosley played 131 games with 38 hits and 25 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Tim Hosley.

Bill NorthMike NorrisVida BlueWayne GrossJeff NewmanBert CampanerisJoe RudiPaul Lindblad

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Tim Hosley play?
Tim Hosley was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Tim Hosley play for the Athletics?
Tim Hosley appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1973-1974, 1976-1978, 1981.
Where was Tim Hosley born?
Tim Hosley was born on May 10, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC.
What were Tim Hosley's MLB career stats?
Over 207 MLB games, Tim Hosley hit .215 with 79 hits, 12 home runs, and 53 RBI.

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