Taylor Teagarden
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2015)
Taylor Teagarden was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015 for 4 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. In 180 career games, he hit .202 with 103 hits, 21 home runs, and 70 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-07-18
- Last Game
- 2015-07-26
Full name: Taylor Hill Teagarden
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 510 | 57 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 70 | 0 | 37 | 194 | .202 | .260 | .376 | .637 | -813 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OPS .637 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 16 | 47 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 19 | .319 | — | — | — | — | 465.0 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 60 | 198 | 26 | 43 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 76 | .217 | .262 (-17%) | .332 (-19%) | .417 (-11%) | .750 (-14%) | -517.2 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 28 | 71 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 34 | .155 | .257 (-40%) | .325 (-20%) | .402 (-16%) | .728 (-18%) | -200.6 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 14 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 22 | 57 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 23 | .158 | .254 (-38%) | .318 (-29%) | .405 (-22%) | .724 (-25%) | -237.8 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 23 | 60 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .167 | .253 (-34%) | .317 (-43%) | .396 (-24%) | .714 (-33%) | -322.5 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 9 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | 8 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 180 | 510 | 57 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 70 | 0 | 37 | 194 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -813 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (180 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 241 | 26 | 52 | 9 | 38 | .216 |
| Away | 92 | 269 | 31 | 51 | 12 | 32 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-26 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-22 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-22 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-21 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-12 | CHC | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-11 | CHC | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-10 | CHC | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-07 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-21 | NYN | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-06-19 | NYN | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 173 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Taylor Teagarden's recorded salaries total $1,947,510 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Teagarden's career ran from 2008 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $650,000 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $489,500 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $407,010 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | $401,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,947,510 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Taylor Teagarden: the record in brief
July 18, 2008 and July 26, 2015 bracket Taylor Teagarden's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Teagarden played for the Texas Rangers (2008 to 2011), the Baltimore Orioles (2012 through 2013), the New York Mets (2014), and the Chicago Cubs (2015). Listed as a catcher, Teagarden threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 210 pounds. The birth record reads December 21, 1983, in Dallas, TX, USA. Teagarden's full given name, per the bio, is Taylor Hill Teagarden.
Teagarden's career batting table shows 180 games, 510 at bats and 103 hits, a .202 average; the totals also include 21 homers and 70 RBI. The on-base percentage is .260 and the slugging percentage .376, for an OPS of .637. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Teagarden's .202 average sits 21.3% below it. 2009 produced Teagarden's most hits, 43 of them for the Texas Rangers. Teagarden drove in a season-high 24 runs in 2009. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Teagarden
- What years did Taylor Teagarden play?
- Taylor Teagarden played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015.
- Was Taylor Teagarden a pitcher?
- No. Taylor Teagarden was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Taylor Teagarden hit?
- Taylor Teagarden hit 21 career home runs with 103 hits.
- What teams did Taylor Teagarden play for?
- Taylor Teagarden played for 4 teams: the Texas Rangers (2008–2011), the Baltimore Orioles (2012–2013), the New York Mets (2014), and the Chicago Cubs (2015).
- What were Taylor Teagarden's career stats?
- In 180 games, Taylor Teagarden had 103 hits, 21 home runs, 70 RBI, and 57 runs, with a .202 batting average.
- How much did Taylor Teagarden earn in his career?
- Taylor Teagarden's recorded salaries total $1,947,510 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Teagarden's career ran from 2008 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2015.
- What was Taylor Teagarden's salary?
- Taylor Teagarden's last recorded salary was $650,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $650,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $401,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2013.
- What position did Taylor Teagarden play?
- Taylor Teagarden played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Taylor Teagarden and how much did he weigh?
- Taylor Teagarden was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Taylor Teagarden hit each season?
- Taylor Teagarden's home runs by season: 6 in 2008, 6 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 0 in 2011, 2 in 2012, 2 in 2013, 1 in 2014, and 0 in 2015. His most in one season was 6, in 2008 and 2009.
- What was Taylor Teagarden's career batting average?
- Taylor Teagarden batted .202 over his career, with 103 hits in 510 at bats.
- How many RBI did Taylor Teagarden have?
- Taylor Teagarden drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Taylor Teagarden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Taylor Teagarden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.