MAMA Class of 1992 TIM LAUDNER Jump to: [ Award ] [ Bio ] [ Stats ] [ More ]

In recognition of his mediocre contribution to Minnesota sports TIM LAUDNER is hereby inducted into the Minnesota Assembly of Mediocre Athletes Hall of Fame on this 29th day of February, 1992 Renowned for his mediocre defense, lumbering strides, and a perpetually sub-.200 batting average, Tim Laudner nevertheless stuck it out for nine years with the Minnesota Twins, compiling 5 triples and 3 stolen bases. Tim frustrated Twins' fans for years with his frequent strikeouts and his inability to throw out opposing basestealers on a consistent basis, but still managed to serve as a key component in the team's rise to success during the 1980's. Despite putting up impressive minor league power numbers, Tim never really lived up to his offensive expectations except for a brief lapse into offensive productivity in the 1987 postseason and in the first half of 1988, when he was appointed as an All-Star and inspired this web site.

Biography

Highlights: All Star in 1988, doubling in his only at bat. Member of Baseball Digest's 1982 Rookie All-Star Team Batted .318 with 1 HR and 4 RBIs in 1987 World Series. Became 2nd Twins player in 4 days to hit a HR in his first game, and was 3rd player to hit HRs in his first 2 MLB games (1981). Lowlights: A career .222 average, including a low of .191 in 1987. Threw out under 30% of opposing basestealers for his career. Despite high expectations as a power-hitter as he entered the majors, only averaged single-digit HR totals over his career. Mediumlights: Tim was the main inspiration behind MAMA!!! Laudner was the Southern League MVP in 1981, hitting .284 with a Southern League record 42 HR at Orlando. Personal: Tim grew up in Brooklyn Center, MN playing Little League and Babe Ruth during his younger days. Currently active in Dan Gladden's Baseball camp

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