Blake Taylor
Born: 8/17/1995 in Orange, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2020-07-24 | Final Game: 2022-06-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Blake Michael Taylor
Biography
Blake Taylor, born in 1995, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from July 24, 2020, until June 3, 2022. Throughout his career, Taylor showcased his skills on the mound with a solid record of 7 wins and 6 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.06. His ability to control the game and limit scoring opportunities was evident as he recorded a total of 67 strikeouts during his time in the league, along with one save.
Taylor emerged during a period marked by an increasing emphasis on pitching strategy and bullpen specialization, contributing to his teams with effective outings in high-leverage situations. His style was characterized by a combination of velocity and command, allowing him to navigate through challenging lineups. While his career was relatively brief, Taylor's impact as a reliable reliever left a mark, and he remains a notable figure in the evolving landscape of modern baseball pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 79.3 | 66 | 27 | 9 | 44 | 67 | 3.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.7 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.18 | -48.2 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 4 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 38 | 15 | 22 | 41 | 3.16 | -384.8 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 3.94 | -358.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALCS | HOU | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 |
| 2020 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2.45 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 92 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | HOU | P | 51 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | HOU | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 92 |