Tim Cullen
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Timothy Leo Cullen (born February 16, 1942) is an American former
In a six-season career, Cullen was a .220 hitter with nine home runs and 134 RBI in 700 games. Cullen is one of the few rookies in Major League Baseball to hit a come-from-behind walk-off home run (on Aug 18, 1967).[1]
Early life
Timothy Leo Cullen was born on February 16, 1942, in
College career
Cullen was a two-sport star at Santa Clara University and played in the College World Series.
Professional career
Draft and minor leagues
Before the
On November 30, 1964, Cullen was drafted by the
Washington Senators (1966–1967)
On August 8, 1966 at
On August 18, 1967 at D.C. Stadium, in a 7-6 walk-off win over the
Chicago White Sox (1968)
On February 13, 1968, Cullen was traded by the Washington Senators with Buster Narum and Bob Priddy to the Chicago White Sox for Ron Hansen, Dennis Higgins, and Steve Jones.
Washington Senators (1968–1971)
In a curious move, on August 2, 1968, Cullen was shipped back mid-season by the Chicago White Sox to the Washington Senators for Hansen, making them the only two players in Major League history to be traded for one another twice in the same season.
Oakland Athletics (1972)
On April 15, 1972, Cullen signed as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics. Cullen appeared in the 1972 World Series with Oakland. Like Gonzalo Márquez, Cullen was a valuable utility for the World Championship team providing support from the bench during the regular season.
In his career, Cullen was a competent infielder with good instincts and an avid student of the game; but he struggled as a batter. Even when he hit in the low .200s, Cullen's glove was enough to get him a considerable playing time. He was an above-average major league second baseman and an adequate shortstop and third baseman as well. Nevertheless, a rare feat earned him a place in baseball's record book.
Post-playing career
Cullen serves as the vice president of special projects for the Single-A
Personal life
Cullen is currently a resident of Fresno, California.
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- The 1972 Oakland A's
- Junípero Serra Athletic Hall of Fame
- [1] BaseballAlmanac.com