Johnny Taylor

Born: 2/4/1916 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 6/15/1987 in Hartford, CT, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Arthur Taylor

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Biography

Johnny Taylor, born in 1916, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career record of 17-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07, Taylor demonstrates a solid ability to navigate through challenging game situations. Over his career, he has accumulated 234 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters, while also contributing as a reliable option in the bullpen with one save to his name. His performance has earned him a well-deserved All-Star selection, highlighting his impact in the league. As a contemporary player, Taylor competes in an era marked by advanced analytics and specialized pitching roles. His unique blend of experience and adaptability allows him to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving game. Taylor's contributions extend beyond the box score, as he continues to inspire younger players with his dedication and love for baseball, making him a significant figure in the sport today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 17 52 36 21 2 1 313.7 288 142 18 160 234 4.07 0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 4.14 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
1935 NYC NN2 5 3 15 7 3 0 0 74.3 55 23 42 56 2.78 4.35 (+36%) 1422.3
1936 NYC NN2 3 4 11 8 4 1 1 60.3 55 33 44 59 4.92 4.59 (-7%) -451.9
1938 PC NN2 7 2 10 9 8 0 0 75.0 65 34 30 51 4.08 4.35 (+6%) 1704.7
1939 TC2 NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 4 2 1 6.35 — 0.0
1940 NE NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 1 0 0 3 0.00 — 0.0
1940 NYC NN2 1 8 11 9 5 0 0 74.7 83 44 38 50 5.30 4.21 (-26%) -601.1
1944 NYC NN2 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 15.3 14 1 3 13 0.59 3.57 (+84%) 771.2
1945 NYC NN2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.7 8 3 1 1 4.76 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 117 17 25 1 0 1 7 0 9 4 0.214 0.281 0.248 0.529 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1935 NYC NN2 15 26 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.038 — — — — 0.0
1936 NYC NN2 11 20 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1938 PC NN2 11 33 5 10 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.303 — — — — 0.0
1939 TC2 NN2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1940 NE NN2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 NYC NN2 12 28 6 8 0 0 1 3 0 5 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1944 NYC NN2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 NYC NN2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 NLC NYC 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 3 1 0 16.0 16 4 3 14 2.25

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1935 NLC NYC 0 1 3 1 0 16.0 16 4 3 14 2.25

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 52 36 13 84 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 NYC P 15 7 1 23 1 0
1936 NYC P 11 8 3 8 1 0
1938 PC P 10 9 2 18 1 0
1939 TC2 P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1940 NE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 NYC P 11 9 5 26 2 2
1944 NYC P 2 2 1 8 0 0
1945 NYC P 1 1 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 52