Taylor Featherston, baseball player, 2015-2017

Taylor Featherston

Born: 10/8/1989 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-04-12 | Final Game: 2017-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Taylor Joseph Featherston

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Biography

Taylor Featherston, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his career, he appeared in 137 games, showcasing a blend of speed and versatility on the field. Featherston finished his time in the league with a batting average of .16, accumulating 35 hits, 4 home runs, 16 runs batted in (RBIs), and successfully stealing 7 bases. Featherston's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by a focus on power hitting and athleticism. Despite facing challenges at the plate, he contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and base-running abilities. While his offensive numbers may not have reflected the typical success seen among MLB players, Featherston’s determination and resilience marked his time in professional baseball, leaving a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. After his retirement, he remained a part of the rich tapestry of players who navigated the highs and lows of major league competition.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 219 31 35 7 1 4 16 7 14 72 0.160 0.221 0.256 0.477 -1072.4

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2015 LAA AL 101 154 23 25 5 1 2 9 4 7 46 0.162 .254 (-36%) .316 (-33%) .404 (-39%) .721 (-36%) -1072.4
2016 PHI NL 19 26 2 3 1 0 0 1 2 2 11 0.115 — — — — 0.0
2017 TBR AL 17 39 6 7 1 0 2 6 1 5 15 0.179 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 1 0 0
2B 48 36 67 84 4 18
3B 41 11 9 33 0 3
SS 25 8 22 35 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 LAA 2B 33 25 48 55 2 12
2015 LAA 3B 39 10 9 32 0 3
2015 LAA SS 22 7 21 34 4 4
2016 PHI 2B 4 3 9 6 0 3
2017 TBA 1B 2 0 3 1 0 0
2017 TBA 2B 11 8 10 23 2 3
2017 TBA 3B 2 1 0 1 0 0
2017 TBA SS 3 1 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 48
Third Base 41
Shortstop 25
Designated Hitter 2