Jack Taylor

Born: 5/23/1873 in Sandy Hill, MD, USA

Died: 2/7/1900 in Staten Island, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-09-16 | Final Game: 1899-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Besson Taylor

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Biography

Jack Taylor, born in 1873, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1891 to 1909, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Taylor was known for his durability and competitive nature on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 120 wins and 117 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22, which reflected the pitching challenges of his time, and he accumulated a total of 529 strikeouts and 9 saves throughout his career. Taylor's playing style was characterized by his ability to pitch deep into games, showcasing stamina that was essential in an era when teams often relied heavily on their starting pitchers. His contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he played a significant role in the evolution of pitching strategies and techniques during a transformative time in baseball history. Despite the competitive landscape of the league, Taylor's performance and resilience helped establish him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of early professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
120	117	271	235	209	7	9	2091.0	2476	981	74	583	529	4.22	0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near 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
1891	NY1	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	4	1	3	3	1.12	—	0.0
1892	PHI	NL	1	0	3	3	2	0	0	26.0	28	4	10	7	1.38	3.28 (+58%)	-500.9
1893	PHI	NL	10	9	25	16	14	0	1	170.0	187	80	77	41	4.24	4.66 (+9%)	-1096.6
1894	PHI	NL	23	13	41	34	31	1	1	298.0	347	135	96	76	4.08	5.33 (+23%)	2527.8
1895	PHI	NL	26	14	41	37	33	1	1	335.0	403	167	83	93	4.49	4.77 (+6%)	5400.3
1896	PHI	NL	20	21	45	41	35	1	1	359.0	459	191	112	97	4.79	4.36 (-10%)	-1096.1
1897	PHI	NL	16	20	40	37	35	2	2	317.3	376	149	76	88	4.23	4.30 (+2%)	3019.4
1898	STL	NL	15	29	50	47	42	0	1	397.3	465	172	83	89	3.90	3.59 (-8%)	-
1899	CIN	NL	9	10	25	19	16	2	2	180.3	207	82	43	35	4.09	3.85 (-6%)	-489.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
288	931	100	234	46	8	5	137	9	44	101	0.251	0.288	0.334	0.622	-2796.0

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1891	NY1	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1892	PHI	NL	3	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	PHI	NL	31	93	11	20	5	1	0	18	1	1	8	0.215	.279 (-23%)	.356 (-35%)	.379 (-23%)	.735 (-29%)	-505.3
1894	PHI	NL	42	145	20	48	11	2	0	24	4	6	13	0.331	.309 (+7%)	.379 (-5%)	.435 (avg)	.814 (-2%)	-90.8
1895	PHI	NL	42	155	26	45	11	2	3	35	3	7	18	0.290	.296 (-2%)	.361 (-9%)	.399 (+11%)	.761 (+2%)	-6.9
1896	PHI	NL	47	157	10	29	6	0	0	18	0	9	18	0.185	.290 (-36%)	.354 (-35%)	.387 (-42%)	.741 (-39%)	-1120.9
1897	PHI	NL	43	139	12	35	6	1	1	17	0	7	17	0.252	.291 (-14%)	.354 (-19%)	.387 (-15%)	.741 (-17%)	-438.5
1898	STL	NL	54	157	17	38	5	2	1	18	1	12	19	0.242	.270 (-11%)	.333 (-11%)	.347 (-8%)	.680 (-10%)	-284.0
1899	CIN	NL	25	71	3	17	2	0	0	7	0	0	7	0.239	.282 (-15%)	.343 (-30%)	.366 (-27%)	.710 (-29%)	-349.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	9	0	7	0	3	0
P	271	0	101	579	77	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1891	NY1	P	1	1	0	0	0
1892	PHI	P	3	0	3	5	0
1893	PHI	OF	3	3	0	1	0
1893	PHI	P	25	13	42	2	4
1894	PHI	P	41	13	68	12	3
1895	PHI	OF	1	0	0	1	0
1895	PHI	P	41	19	89	5	3
1896	PHI	OF	2	0	0	0	0
1896	PHI	P	45	19	107	11	3
1897	PHI	OF	1	3	0	1	0
1897	PHI	P	40	12	89	16	2
1898	SLN	OF	2	1	0	0	0
1898	SLN	P	50	18	144	22	2
1899	CIN	P	25	6	37	4	2