Timothy Charles Dillard (born July 19, 1983, in Sarasota, Florida) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He is the son of former major league infielder Steve Dillard.
Dillard was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round (448th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign with them, and instead attended Itawamba Community College. In 2002, Dillard was selected by the Brewers again in the draf...
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Timothy Charles Dillard (born July 19, 1983, in Sarasota, Florida) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He is the son of former major league infielder Steve Dillard.
Dillard was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round (448th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign with them, and instead attended Itawamba Community College. In 2002, Dillard was selected by the Brewers again in the draft, this time in the 34th round as the 1009th overall pick. Dillard signed with the team on May 27, 2003.
Dillard began his professional career in 2003, playing at the Rookie Level with the Arizona League Brewers and the Helena Brewers. He played in 14 games, made 4 starts, and went 1-2 with a 3.29 ERA.
In 2004, Dillard was primarily a reliever for the Single-A Beloit Snappers. He went 2-5 with a 3.94 ERA and was second on the team in saves, with 10.
Dillard played for the High A Brevard County Manatees in 2005. In his best minor league season,...
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