Wiley Taylor
Born: 3/18/1888 in Wamego, KS, USA
Died: 7/8/1954 in Westmoreland, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-06 | Final Game: 1914-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Philip Wiley Taylor
Biography
Wiley Taylor was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 to 1914. Born in 1888, Taylor made his mark in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the tail end of the Deadball Era, when pitching dominated the game and offense was often hard-fought. Over his brief career, Taylor compiled a record of 2-10, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this competitive period.
Throughout his time in the major leagues, Taylor recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1 and struck out 45 batters. Despite not achieving a high number of wins, his contributions on the mound reflected the resilience and determination of pitchers of his time. Taylor's role in the game during these formative years helped to shape the evolution of pitching strategies that would later flourish in the decades to come. Though his career was short-lived, Taylor remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 120.7 | 113 | 55 | 0 | 65 | 45 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 3.79 | -91.6 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 4.95 | - |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 4.83 | -199.2 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 2 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 | 41 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 3.42 | -441.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.061 | 0.088 | 0.061 | 0.149 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |