Jack Taylor, baseball player, 1898-1907

Jack Taylor

Born: 12/13/1873 in New Straitsville, OH, USA

Died: 3/4/1938 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-25 | Final Game: 1907-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John William Taylor

Biography

Jack Taylor, born in 1873, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1898 to 1907, during which he showcased remarkable skill on the mound. Taylor finished his career with a record of 152 wins and 139 losses, underscoring his competitiveness in an era that featured a transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded modern game. He recorded an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.65, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters and maintain control throughout his outings. Over the course of his career, Taylor accumulated a total of 662 strikeouts and recorded five saves, marking him as a versatile and reliable pitcher. His contributions to the game were significant during a time when pitching styles and strategies were evolving, and he was known for his durability and consistency on the mound. Taylor's legacy is remembered not just for his statistics but also for his role in shaping pitching techniques in the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
152 139 311 287 279 20 5 2626.0 2504 774 41 584 662 2.65 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
339 1063 110 236 42 13 2 88 18 66 128 0.222 0.271 0.292 0.562 -2420.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 16 1 0 2
2B 2 0 0 0 1 0
3B 15 1 16 27 5 0
OF 3 0 1 1 0 0
P 311 119 129 738 43 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 311
First Base 2
Second Base 2
Third Base 15
Right Field 3