After playing baseball for Park Center Senior High School in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Laudner was drafted in 1976 by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round, but did not sign. After four years at the University of Missouri, he was drafted by the Twins in the 3rd round of the 1979 draft. Assigned directly to the AA Orlando Twins, Laudner held his own in his first season in the Minnesota organization, hitting .241 in 45 games. The following year, he split his time between Orlando and Single-A Visalia and despite a .227 batting average he hit 12 home runs. Back at Orlando in 1981, he hit 40 home runs while hitting .284 and earning league MVP honors[2] and an August call-up with the Twins where he hit 2 more home runs in 14 games. Despite spending 20 games in 1982 at AAA Toledo, Laudner was called up to the Twins permanently.[3]
Laudner was never able to reproduce his 1981 season in the big leagues. He continued to hit for power, hitting more than ten home runs per season four times over his eight full seasons while averaging only 255 at bats.[1]
Laudner was an instrumental piece of the Twins' 1987 World Series success, hitting a home run and driving in two more runs with another hit in the team's Game 2 victory. This after being something of a secret weapon during the season, in which he batted only .191 with only 55 hits, but 16 of them were home runs. In 1988, he had an exceptional year in almost all statistical categories including games played and at bats. Laudner was also named to the American LeagueAll-Star team in 1988, his only appearance. In 1989, he finished his last season in the majors as a backup to Brian Harper, filling a utility role and getting at bats playing first base, catcher and DH. After failing to make the team in 1990, Laudner was assigned to the AAA Portland Beavers, but after 9 games in which he would go hitless over 29 at bats, he decided to retire.[3]
in 734 games over nine seasons, Laudner posted a .225 batting average (458-for-2038) with 221 runs, 77 home runs, 263 RBI and 190 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .985 fielding percentage. In the 1987 postseason covering 12 games, he hit .222 (8-for-36) with 5 runs, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 6 RBI and 7 walks.[1]
Post-playing career
Following his playing career, Laudner worked as a project manager for Kleve Heating and Air Conditioning in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and as a division manager at Plymouth Plumbing and Heating in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Laudner is currently the co-owner, co-director, and coach of the "Big League Baseball Camp" in Minnesota.[4]
Since 2008, Laudner is a baseball analyst at Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin. His duties include providing color commentary for occasional Twins broadcasts.[5]
Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
February 27, 2023
laudner, timothy, laudner, born, june, 1958, american, former, professional, baseball, catcher, played, major, league, baseball, minnesota, twins, from, 1981, 1989, laudner, 1987catcherborn, 1958, june, 1958, mason, city, iowa, batted, rightthrew, rightmlb, de. Timothy Jon Laudner born June 7 1958 is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball MLB for the Minnesota Twins from 1981 to 1989 1 Tim LaudnerLaudner in 1987CatcherBorn 1958 06 07 June 7 1958 age 64 Mason City Iowa U S Batted RightThrew RightMLB debutAugust 28 1981 for the Minnesota TwinsLast MLB appearanceSeptember 3 1989 for the Minnesota TwinsMLB statisticsBatting average 225Home runs77Runs batted in263TeamsMinnesota Twins 1981 1989 Career highlights and awardsAll Star 1988 World Series champion 1987 Contents 1 Playing career 2 Post playing career 3 References 4 External linksPlaying career EditAfter playing baseball for Park Center Senior High School in Brooklyn Park Minnesota Laudner was drafted in 1976 by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round but did not sign After four years at the University of Missouri he was drafted by the Twins in the 3rd round of the 1979 draft Assigned directly to the AA Orlando Twins Laudner held his own in his first season in the Minnesota organization hitting 241 in 45 games The following year he split his time between Orlando and Single A Visalia and despite a 227 batting average he hit 12 home runs Back at Orlando in 1981 he hit 40 home runs while hitting 284 and earning league MVP honors 2 and an August call up with the Twins where he hit 2 more home runs in 14 games Despite spending 20 games in 1982 at AAA Toledo Laudner was called up to the Twins permanently 3 Laudner was never able to reproduce his 1981 season in the big leagues He continued to hit for power hitting more than ten home runs per season four times over his eight full seasons while averaging only 255 at bats 1 Laudner was an instrumental piece of the Twins 1987 World Series success hitting a home run and driving in two more runs with another hit in the team s Game 2 victory This after being something of a secret weapon during the season in which he batted only 191 with only 55 hits but 16 of them were home runs In 1988 he had an exceptional year in almost all statistical categories including games played and at bats Laudner was also named to the American League All Star team in 1988 his only appearance In 1989 he finished his last season in the majors as a backup to Brian Harper filling a utility role and getting at bats playing first base catcher and DH After failing to make the team in 1990 Laudner was assigned to the AAA Portland Beavers but after 9 games in which he would go hitless over 29 at bats he decided to retire 3 in 734 games over nine seasons Laudner posted a 225 batting average 458 for 2038 with 221 runs 77 home runs 263 RBI and 190 bases on balls Defensively he recorded a 985 fielding percentage In the 1987 postseason covering 12 games he hit 222 8 for 36 with 5 runs 2 doubles 1 home run 6 RBI and 7 walks 1 Post playing career EditFollowing his playing career Laudner worked as a project manager for Kleve Heating and Air Conditioning in Eden Prairie Minnesota and as a division manager at Plymouth Plumbing and Heating in Plymouth Minnesota Laudner is currently the co owner co director and coach of the Big League Baseball Camp in Minnesota 4 Since 2008 Laudner is a baseball analyst at Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin His duties include providing color commentary for occasional Twins broadcasts 5 References Edit a b c Tim Laudner Stats Baseball Reference com Sports Reference LLC 2019 Retrieved July 6 2019 1987 Topps baseball card 671 a b Tim Laudner Minor Leagues Statistics amp History Baseball Reference com Sports Reference LLC 2019 Retrieved March 3 2011 Big League Baseball Camp Archived September 20 2008 at the Wayback Machine Tim Laudner Profile LinkedIn linkedin com LinkedIn Retrieved July 6 2019 External links EditCareer statistics and player information from Baseball Reference or Fangraphs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tim Laudner amp oldid 1133674857, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
