Taylor Cole
Born: 8/20/1989 in Simi Valley, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-08-09 | Final Game: 2019-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Taylor James Cole
Biography
Taylor Cole, born in 1989, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2017 to 2019. During his time in Major League Baseball, Cole played for the Los Angeles Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays. He finished his career with a record of 7-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97. Known for his ability to generate strikeouts, he recorded a total of 90 strikeouts throughout his tenure in the league, although he did not register any saves.
Cole's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, often utilizing a mix of pitches to keep hitters off balance. He emerged during a competitive era of baseball, where strikeouts were becoming increasingly prevalent, and pitchers were tasked with adapting to a rapidly evolving game. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Coleโs contributions as a reliable arm in the bullpen exemplified the importance of depth in a pitching staff during his time in the league. After retiring, he left behind a legacy as a hardworking pitcher who navigated the challenges of professional baseball with determination.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 84 | 49 | 5 | 37 | 90 | 4.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 4 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 39 | 2.75 | 744.9 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 3 | 4 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 58 | 34 | 24 | 50 | 5.92 | 1584.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 38 | 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 | 57 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAA | P | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAA | P | 38 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |