Jack Taschner, baseball player, 2005-2010

Jack Taschner

Born: 4/21/1978 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-11 | Final Game: 2010-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jack Gerard Taschner

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Biography

Jack Taschner, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. He debuted with the San Francisco Giants and also made appearances for the Florida Marlins and the Detroit Tigers during his career. Taschner was known for his left-handed pitching style, which he utilized to create favorable matchups against opposing batters, particularly in late-inning situations. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 10-5 and recorded 160 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute effectively on the mound. Taschner played during a transitional period in baseball that saw the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen roles. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.14, he faced challenges but also had moments of success that made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a reliable reliever were recognized during his time in the league. After retiring in 2010, Taschner left behind a legacy as a part of the fabric of early 21st-century baseball, representing a generation of players who navigated the game's changing dynamics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 5 222 0 0 0 0 189.0 208 108 19 104 160 5.14 0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 18.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2005 SFG NL 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 22.7 15 4 13 19 1.59 4.29 (+63%) -
2006 SFG NL 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 19.3 31 18 7 15 8.38 4.53 (-85%) -
2007 SFG NL 3 1 63 0 0 0 0 50.0 44 30 29 51 5.40 4.47 (-21%) -
2008 SFG NL 3 2 67 0 0 0 0 48.0 57 26 24 39 4.88 4.32 (-13%) -
2009 PHI NL 1 1 24 0 0 0 0 29.3 38 16 20 19 4.91 4.32 (-14%) -781.6
2010 PIT NL 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 19.3 22 13 8 17 6.05 4.08 (-48%) -242.3
2010 LAD NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 1 3 0 27.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
222 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 55.6% 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
2005 SFG NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 SFG NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SFG NL 63 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SFG NL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 PHI NL 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 PIT NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAD NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 222 0 7 26 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 SFN P 24 0 1 3 0 0
2006 SFN P 24 0 1 5 1 1
2007 SFN P 63 0 1 4 0 0
2008 SFN P 67 0 2 6 0 1
2009 PHI P 24 0 1 2 0 0
2010 PIT P 17 0 1 6 0 0
2010 LAN P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 222

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PIT NL $835,000
2009 PHI NL $835,000
2008 SFN NL $400,500
2007 SFN NL $382,000
2006 SFN NL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $2,782,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh Oshkosh WI 1997, 1998, 1999