Taylor Jordan, baseball player, 2013-2015

Taylor Jordan

Born: 1/17/1989 in Merritt Island, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-29 | Final Game: 2015-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Taylor Joseph Jordan

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Biography

Taylor Jordan, born in 1989, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2013 and 2015. He played primarily for the Washington Nationals, where he showcased his potential on the mound during a pivotal time for the franchise as they aimed to establish themselves as contenders in the National League. Jordan's career began with promise, and he made his debut on June 29, 2013, quickly becoming known for his competitive spirit and determination. Throughout his career, Jordan recorded a win-loss record of 1-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48 over his time in the league. He accumulated a total of 57 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's pitching rotation. While he did not finish with any saves, his efforts in various starting and relief roles helped the Nationals during a transformative era for the franchise. Despite facing challenges, Jordan's time in the majors reflected the struggles and aspirations of a young player trying to carve out a lasting legacy in baseball. He retired on July 18, 2015, leaving behind a story of perseverance in the competitive world of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 8 18 15 0 0 0 94.3 113 47 6 25 57 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 16.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2013 WAS NL 1 3 9 9 0 0 0 51.7 59 21 11 29 3.66 3.87 (+5%) 486.2
2014 WAS NL 0 3 5 5 0 0 0 25.7 34 16 8 17 5.61 3.74 (-50%) -487.2
2015 WAS NL 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 17.0 20 10 6 11 5.29 3.96 (-34%) 453.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 28 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.179 0.179 0.179 0.357 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.357 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2013 WAS NL 9 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2014 WAS NL 5 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2015 WAS NL 4 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 18 15 6 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 WAS P 9 9 2 3 0 0
2014 WAS P 5 5 3 3 0 0
2015 WAS P 4 1 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 WAS NL $504,300
Total Career Earnings $504,300