Tim Stoddard was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He was born on January 24, 1953, in East Chicago, Indiana, and attended Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He went on to attend North Carolina State University, where he played college baseball for the Wolfpack.
Stoddard was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the 1975 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut on September 1, 1975, and played for the Orioles until 1980. During his time with the Orioles, Stoddard was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a career record of 23-24 with a 3.86 ERA.
In 1980, Stoddard was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the San Diego Padres from 1982 to 1984, and the New York Yankees from 1984 to 1986. Stoddard was a member of the Yankees team that won the 1986 American League pennant.
Stoddard finished his career with the Cleveland Indians in 1989. He had a career record of 41-35 with a 3.95 ERA and 25 saves. Stoddard was known for his sinkerball, which he used to induce ground balls and double plays.
After retiring from baseball, Stoddard went on to work as a financial advisor. He also served as a pitching coach for the Fort Wayne Wizards, a minor league baseball team, and as a volunteer assistant coach for the North Carolina State baseball team.
In addition to his baseball career, Stoddard was also a standout basketball player in high school and college. He was a member of the North Carolina State basketball team that won the 1974 NCAA championship.
Overall, Tim Stoddard had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for several teams over the course of 14 seasons. He was known for his sinkerball and his ability to induce ground balls and double plays. After retiring from baseball, Stoddard went on to work in finance and coaching, and he remains a respected figure in the baseball community.
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