Taylor Tankersley, baseball player, 2006-2010

Taylor Tankersley

Born: 3/7/1983 in Missoula, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-03 | Final Game: 2010-08-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Taylor Mark Tankersley

Biography

Taylor Tankersley was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2010. Known for his left-handed pitching, Tankersley played a significant role in the bullpen, contributing to his teams with a combination of effective strikeouts and solid performances in high-pressure situations. Over his career, he recorded an impressive 115 strikeouts against a record of 8 wins and 3 losses, showcasing his ability to miss bats and limit scoring opportunities for opposing hitters. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Tankersley accumulated 4 saves during his tenure in the league, highlighting his capability to close out games and secure victories for his teams. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58, he demonstrated the challenges and competitive nature of pitching during a time when offensive production was on the rise. Tankersley's career spanned the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, a period marked by a shift in pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers in the game. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball during this era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 3 168 0 0 0 4 118.0 109 60 18 70 115 4.58 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 0 2 15 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 FLO NL $392,500
2007 FLO NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $772,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 2002, 2003, 2004