Taylor Buchholz
Born: 10/13/1981 in Lower Merion, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-04-07 | Final Game: 2011-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Biography
Taylor Buchholz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1981, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until 2011. Making his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, Buchholz showcased his talent in a career that spanned parts of six seasons. He emerged during an era characterized by rising offensive numbers and increased pitcher specialization, which required versatility and adaptability from players like him. Throughout his career, Buchholz recorded a win-loss record of 20-22 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the game.
Buchholz was known for his strikeout capability, tallying 229 strikeouts over his career, which reflected his effectiveness on the mound when executing pitches. While he finished with just one save, his contributions were often felt in crucial situations, and he played a role in the bullpen dynamics of the teams he represented. As a pitcher who navigated through the complexities of the mid-2000s baseball landscape, Buchholz left an indelible mark on the franchises he played for, exemplifying the grit and determination that defined many players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 | 158 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 311.0 | 289 | 148 | 41 | 85 | 229 | 4.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 6 | 10 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 113.0 | 107 | 74 | 34 | 77 | 5.89 | -1894.3 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 6 | 5 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.7 | 105 | 44 | 20 | 61 | 4.23 | 1721.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 6 | 6 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 66.3 | 45 | 16 | 18 | 56 | 2.17 | 1673.9 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 4.50 | -400.6 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 3.12 | -330.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 56 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.089 | 0.150 | 0.089 | 0.239 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 23 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.033 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 41 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 158 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | P | 22 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | COL | P | 41 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | COL | P | 63 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | COL | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYN | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 158 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYN | NL | $600,000 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | $1,055,000 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | $1,055,000 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | $399,000 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,436,000 | ||