Taylor Phillips
Born: 6/18/1933 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-06-08 | Final Game: 1963-09-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Taylor Phillips
Biography
Taylor Phillips was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1963. Born in 1933, Phillips made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. Over his career, Phillips recorded a win-loss record of 16-22, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges he faced on the mound.
With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.82 and 233 strikeouts, Phillips demonstrated a solid skill set that included a mix of command and power. His contributions also included six saves, indicating his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games. While his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Phillips remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his resilience and determination during a period of significant change in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 22 | 147 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 438.7 | 460 | 235 | 42 | 211 | 233 | 4.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | ATL | NL | 5 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 87.7 | 69 | 22 | 33 | 36 | 2.26 | - |
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 3 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 73.0 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 5.55 | - |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 7 | 10 | 39 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 170.3 | 178 | 90 | 79 | 102 | 4.76 | - |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 7.56 | - |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63.0 | 72 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 5.00 | -31.9 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 8.36 | -274.3 |
| 1963 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 113 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0.053 | 0.093 | 0.053 | 0.146 | -713.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | ATL | NL | 23 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 27 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 39 | 54 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.056 | -713.3 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 32 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CHW | AL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 147 | 45 | 28 | 92 | 7 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | ML1 | P | 23 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| 1957 | ML1 | P | 27 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1958 | CHN | P | 39 | 27 | 7 | 35 | 5 | 3 |
| 1959 | CHN | P | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | PHI | P | 32 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | PHI | P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CHA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |