Tim Raines Jr. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tim Raines Jr. |
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Raines with the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2018
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 31, 1979 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| October 1, 2001, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| October 3, 2004, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .213 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 7 | ||
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Timothy Raines Jr. was born on August 31, 1979. He is a former professional baseball player from America. He played as an outfielder in the sport.
Tim Jr. is the son of Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer Tim Raines. He played for the Baltimore Orioles team from 2001 to 2004. Just like his father, Tim Jr. was a switch-hitter. This means he could hit the baseball from both the left and right sides of the plate. He threw the ball with his right hand.
During his three years playing in Major League Baseball, Tim Jr. played in 75 games. He had a batting average of .213. He also had seven RBIs, which means he helped score seven runs for his team. He did not hit any home runs during his MLB career.
Playing with Dad: A Special Game
On October 4, 2001, something very special happened. Tim Raines Jr. played in the same game as his father, Tim Raines Sr.. Tim Jr. played in center field. His dad, Tim Sr., played in left field.
They were playing for the Orioles against the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles lost the game 5–4. This was a rare event in baseball history. They became only the second father-son duo to play in the same Major League Baseball game. The first pair to do this was Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.. They played together for the Seattle Mariners in 1990.
After the Orioles
After playing for the Orioles, Tim Jr. continued his baseball career. In 2009, he signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox. Later that same year, he also signed with the Kansas City Royals. These were minor league contracts.
In 2011, Tim Raines Jr. played for the Newark Bears team. This team was part of the Can-Am League. His own father, Tim Raines Sr., was the manager for the Newark Bears at that time.
Coaching Career
In 2017, Tim Raines Jr. started a new role in baseball. The Baltimore Orioles named him the hitting coach for one of their minor league teams. This team was the Aberdeen IronBirds. The IronBirds are a "Short-Season A" affiliate team. This means they play a shorter schedule than other minor league teams. As a hitting coach, Tim Jr. helps players improve their batting skills.
See also
- List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
