Tim Talton
From BR Bullpen
Marion Lee Talton
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.
- School East Carolina University
- Debut July 8, 1966
- Final Game October 1, 1967
- Born January 14, 1939 in Pikeville, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Tim Talton had a notable debut with the 1966 Kansas City Athletics. In 37 games (53 at-bats) he hit .340 and slugged .547. This was even more impressive because it was the second dead-ball era and the team as a whole hit .236. The regular catcher for the team, Phil Roof, hit .209.
In his second year with the team Talton hit .254 (the team average was .233) and slugged .339 (the team slugging average was .330).
Tim, a catcher, also played some first base.
Talton had been at East Carolina University in 1958. He and Floyd Wicker were the only players out of East Carolina University to make their major league debuts during the 1960's.
He spent many years in the minors before getting his major league chance. Starting in 1959 with St. Cloud, Tim always hit at least .260 and once hit as high as .329. With AAA Tacoma in 1963-64 he alternated at catcher with Bob Barton and in 1964 also with Randy Hundley.
After his major league days Tim hit over .300 with Birmingham in 1968 and Iowa in 1969.
He was on a 1967 Topps Rookie Stars Card along with Ramon Webster.
