Chuck Taylor
Born: 4/18/1942 in Shelbyville, TN, USA
Died: 6/5/2018 in Murfreesboro, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-05-27 | Final Game: 1976-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Charles Gilbert Taylor
Biography
Chuck Taylor, born in 1942, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who made his mark from 1969 to 1976. Taylor's career was characterized by his impressive performance on the mound, culminating in a record of 28 wins and 20 losses. He boasted a career ERA of 3.07, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing batters. Over his tenure, he recorded 282 strikeouts and notched 31 saves, demonstrating both his capacity as a starter and a reliable option in relief situations.
Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Taylor navigated the changing dynamics of the sport in the late 1960s and 1970s, a time marked by the rise of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions to the game were significant, as he combined skill, determination, and a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Taylor's legacy endures through his impactful performances and the respect he garnered within the baseball community.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 20 | 305 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 607.0 | 576 | 207 | 43 | 162 | 282 | 3.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | STL | NL | 7 | 5 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 126.7 | 108 | 36 | 30 | 62 | 2.56 | - |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 6 | 7 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 124.3 | 116 | 43 | 31 | 64 | 3.11 | - |
| 1971 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 71.3 | 72 | 28 | 25 | 46 | 3.53 | - |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.54 | - |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31.0 | 44 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 5.52 | -281.4 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 1.77 | - |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 6 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 107.7 | 101 | 26 | 25 | 43 | 2.17 | - |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 74.0 | 72 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 3.53 | - |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 2 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 38 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 101 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 0.158 | 0.183 | 0.218 | 0.401 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | STL | NL | 27 | 39 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 56 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | STL | NL | 43 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 61 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 54 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 31 | 3 | 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 | 305 | 21 | 36 | 97 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | SLN | P | 27 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | SLN | P | 56 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | SLN | P | 43 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | ML4 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | NYN | P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | MON | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | MON | P | 61 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975 | MON | P | 54 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | P | 31 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 305 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | TN | 1960, 1961 |