Chuck Taylor, baseball player, 1969-1976

Chuck Taylor

Born: 4/18/1942 in Shelbyville, TN, USA

Died: 6/5/2018 in Murfreesboro, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-27 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Charles Gilbert Taylor

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Biography

Chuck Taylor, born in 1942, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who made his mark from 1969 to 1976. Taylor's career was characterized by his impressive performance on the mound, culminating in a record of 28 wins and 20 losses. He boasted a career ERA of 3.07, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing batters. Over his tenure, he recorded 282 strikeouts and notched 31 saves, demonstrating both his capacity as a starter and a reliable option in relief situations. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Taylor navigated the changing dynamics of the sport in the late 1960s and 1970s, a time marked by the rise of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions to the game were significant, as he combined skill, determination, and a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Taylor's legacy endures through his impactful performances and the respect he garnered within the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
28 20 305 21 6 2 31 607.0 576 207 43 162 282 3.07 0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 14.9% better 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
1969 STL NL 7 5 27 13 5 1 0 126.7 108 36 30 62 2.56 3.61 (+29%) -
1970 STL NL 6 7 56 7 1 1 8 124.3 116 43 31 64 3.11 3.89 (+20%) -
1971 STL NL 3 1 43 1 0 0 3 71.3 72 28 25 46 3.53 3.47 (-2%) -
1972 NYN NL 0 0 20 0 0 0 2 31.0 44 19 9 9 5.52 3.26 (-69%) -281.4
1972 ATL AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 11.7 8 2 3 5 1.54 3.26 (+53%) -
1973 WSN NL 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 20.3 17 4 2 10 1.77 3.75 (+53%) -
1974 WSN NL 6 2 61 0 0 0 11 107.7 101 26 25 43 2.17 3.63 (+40%) -
1975 WSN NL 2 2 54 0 0 0 6 74.0 72 29 24 29 3.53 3.71 (+5%) -
1976 WSN NL 2 3 31 0 0 0 0 40.0 38 20 13 14 4.50 3.51 (-28%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
305 101 5 16 4 1 0 10 0 3 34 0.158 0.183 0.218 0.401 0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.401 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 42.0% 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
1969 STL NL 27 39 0 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1970 STL NL 56 26 3 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1971 STL NL 43 12 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1972 NYN NL 20 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1973 WSN NL 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 WSN NL 61 10 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1975 WSN NL 54 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 WSN NL 31 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 305 21 36 97 2 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 SLN P 27 13 3 15 0 1
1970 SLN P 56 7 7 23 0 1
1971 SLN P 43 1 4 11 1 0
1972 NYN P 20 0 4 9 0 2
1972 ML4 P 5 0 1 2 0 0
1973 MON P 8 0 1 6 0 1
1974 MON P 61 0 8 15 1 2
1975 MON P 54 0 6 11 0 0
1976 MON P 31 0 2 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 305

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro TN 1960, 1961