Taylor Clarke

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Born: 5/13/1993 in Ashburn, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 217 lbs

Full name: Taylor James Clarke

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Biography

Taylor Clarke, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2019 to 2022. Making his debut in the major leagues, Clarke quickly established himself as a versatile arm on the mound, demonstrating an ability to perform in both starting and relief roles. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-16 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. He struck out a total of 304 batters and notched 8 saves, showcasing his capacity to handle high-pressure situations. Clarke's playing style was characterized by his command and ability to induce ground balls, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He contributed to the evolving landscape of pitching in the late 2010s and early 2020s, a period marked by an emphasis on strikeouts and specialized roles in the bullpen. Despite the challenges of competing in a highly competitive era for pitchers, Clarke left his mark on the game through his dedication and performance on the mound before retiring in October 2022.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	16	244	22	0	0	8	345.0	339	180	62	106	310	4.70	0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 10.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2019	AZ	NL	5	5	23	15	1	84.7	86	50	30	68	5.31	4.51 (-18%)	-
2020	AZ	NL	3	0	12	5	0	43.3	35	21	21	40	4.36	4.45 (+2%)	-
2021	AZ	NL	1	3	43	0	0	43.3	52	24	14	39	4.98	4.27 (-17%)	-
2022	KCR	AL	3	1	47	0	3	49.0	50	22	8	48	4.04	3.97 (-2%)	-
2023	KCR	AL	3	6	58	2	3	59.0	71	39	24	65	5.95	4.33 (-37%)	-
2025	KCR	AL	1	1	51	0	1	55.3	38	20	9	44	3.25	4.14 (+21%)	-
2026	AZ	NL	1	0	10	0	0	10.3	7	4	0	6	3.48	3.82 (+9%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
234	27	2	7	0	0	1	2	0	0	12	0.259	0.259	0.370	0.630	0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2019	AZ	NL	23	24	2	6	1	2	10	0.250	—	—	—	—
2020	AZ	NL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	AZ	NL	43	3	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
2022	KCR	AL	47	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2023	KCR	AL	58	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2025	KCR	AL	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—