Josh Taylor
Born: 3/2/1993 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-05-29 | Final Game: 2021-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Josh Earl Taylor
Biography
Josh Taylor, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2019 to 2021. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 29, 2019, and played until September 22, 2021. Over the course of his career, Taylor accumulated a record of 5-6 with a 4.35 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 155 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at the highest level. Despite his modest save total of 1, he demonstrated versatility as a reliever, contributing to his teams during critical moments.
Taylor's playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen. Throughout his career, he faced the challenges of pitching in an era marked by heightened offensive output and a relentless focus on analytics, which influenced how pitchers approached the game. Though his career was relatively brief, Taylor's contributions to his teams and his development as a pitcher reflect the evolving nature of the game during his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 138 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 120.0 | 114 | 58 | 13 | 53 | 155 | 4.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 40 | 16 | 16 | 62 | 3.04 | 1668.7 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 | 45 | 18 | 23 | 60 | 3.40 | 1722.2 |
| 2023 | KCR | AL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 26 | 8.15 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | KCR | AL | 17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 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 | ALDS2 | BOS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.25 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 2021 | ALDS2 | BOS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 138 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOS | P | 52 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | P | 61 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | KCA | P | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 138 |