Taylor Tankersley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2010)
Taylor Tankersley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010 for the Florida Marlins, a span of 5 seasons. Across 168 career appearances, he went 8-3 with a 4.58 ERA and 115 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-06-03
- Last Game
- 2010-08-16
Full name: Taylor Mark Tankersley
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | FLO | NL | 2 | 1 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41.0 | 33 | 13 | 26 | 46 | 2.85 | 4.53 (+37%) | 392.9 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | 6 | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.1 | 42 | 21 | 29 | 49 | 3.99 | 4.47 (+11%) | 211.7 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 8.15 | 4.32 (-89%) | -1448.6 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7.50 | 4.08 (-84%) | -1249.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 3 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 118.0 | 109 | 60 | 70 | 115 | 4.58 | — | -2,094 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | FLO | NL | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 168 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (336 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 62.0 | 50 | 27 | 34 | 64 | 3.92 |
| Away | 78 | 56.0 | 59 | 33 | 36 | 51 | 5.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-16 | MIA | PIT | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-13 | MIA | CIN | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-08-06 | MIA | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-04 | MIA | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-01 | MIA | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-26 | MIA | SFG | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-24 | MIA | ATL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-23 | MIA | ATL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-19 | MIA | COL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-07-16 | MIA | WAS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |
Salary History
Taylor Tankersley's recorded salaries total $772,500 over 2 seasons, 2007 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tankersley's career ran from 2006 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $392,500 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $772,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Taylor Tankersley: the record in brief
Taylor Tankersley played a first major league game on June 3, 2006 and a last one on August 16, 2010. All of the seasons listed were played for the Florida Marlins. Tankersley, born on March 7, 1983, in Missoula, MT, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 210 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The given name on file is Taylor Mark Tankersley.
Tankersley's career pitching line is 8 wins, 3 losses and a 4.58 ERA over 168 appearances. Tankersley had 115 strikeouts. Against a 4.35 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.58 mark was 5.2% worse. The best win total was 6, in 2007. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.85 in 2006, when the league's was 4.53.
The position breakdown shows 168 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Tankersley's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 15 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Tankersley
- What years did Taylor Tankersley play?
- Taylor Tankersley played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010.
- Was Taylor Tankersley a pitcher?
- Yes. Taylor Tankersley pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 115 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Taylor Tankersley hit?
- Taylor Tankersley hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Taylor Tankersley play for?
- Taylor Tankersley played for one team, the Florida Marlins (2006–2008, 2010).
- What were Taylor Tankersley's career stats?
- In 168 games, Taylor Tankersley went 8-3 with a 4.58 ERA, 115 strikeouts, 118.0 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- How much did Taylor Tankersley earn in his career?
- Taylor Tankersley's recorded salaries total $772,500 over 2 seasons, 2007 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tankersley's career ran from 2006 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2010.
- What was Taylor Tankersley's salary?
- Taylor Tankersley's last recorded salary was $392,500, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $392,500, in 2008, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2008.
- What position did Taylor Tankersley play?
- Taylor Tankersley played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Taylor Tankersley and how much did he weigh?
- Taylor Tankersley was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- What was Taylor Tankersley's career ERA?
- Taylor Tankersley finished with a 4.58 career ERA, going 8-3 with 115 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Taylor Tankersley have?
- Taylor Tankersley recorded 115 career strikeouts.
- Is Taylor Tankersley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Taylor Tankersley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.