Luther Taylor

Born: 2/21/1875 in Oskaloosa, KS, USA

Died: 8/22/1958 in Jacksonville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-08-27 | Final Game: 1908-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Luther Haden Taylor

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Biography

Luther Taylor was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making significant contributions to the game from 1900 to 1908. Born in 1875, Taylor established himself as a formidable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 116 wins and 106 losses. His impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.75 showcased his ability to limit scoring opportunities, while his 767 strikeouts underscored his effectiveness in overpowering batters. In addition to his win-loss record, he recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher in various game situations. Taylor played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more offensively inclined game. His skill set was emblematic of the pitching styles of his time, characterized by a focus on control and strategy rather than sheer velocity. Throughout his career, which spanned nearly a decade, Taylor left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, solidifying his legacy as one of the notable pitchers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
116	106	274	237	160	21	3	1916.3	1877	585	38	551	767	2.75	0

Career ERA 2.75 vs. league average 2.88 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
1900	NY1	NL	4	3	11	7	6	0	0	62.3	74	17	24	16	2.45	3.68 (+33%)	-28.5
1901	NY1	NL	18	27	45	43	37	4	0	353.3	377	125	112	136	3.18	3.49 (+9%)	-485.6
1902	CLE	AL	1	3	4	4	4	1	0	34.0	37	6	8	8	1.59	3.17 (+50%)	78.6
1902	NY1	NL	7	15	26	25	18	0	0	200.7	194	51	55	87	2.29	3.17 (+28%)	341.5
1903	NY1	NL	13	13	33	31	18	1	0	244.7	306	115	89	94	4.23	3.10 (-36%)	-2180.3
1904	NY1	NL	21	15	37	36	29	5	0	296.3	231	77	75	138	2.34	2.66 (+12%)	464.9
1905	NY1	NL	16	9	32	28	18	4	0	213.3	200	63	51	91	2.66	2.82 (+6%)	73.7
1906	NY1	NL	17	9	31	27	13	2	0	213.0	186	52	57	91	2.20	2.68 (+18%)	469.2
1907	NY1	NL	11	7	28	21	11	3	1	171.0	145	46	46	56	2.42	2.50 (+3%)	175.2
1908	NY1	NL	8	5	27	15	6	1	2	127.7	127	33	34	50	2.33	2.40 (+3%)	-1149.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
276	645	51	93	6	4	0	41	1	41	166	0.144	0.197	0.166	0.362	-4105.0

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OBP .197 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .166 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.362 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1900	NY1	NL	11	22	2	3	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	NY1	NL	45	136	11	18	0	0	6	0	4	44	0.132	.271 (-51%)	.326 (-52%)	.359 (-63%)	.686 (-58%)	-1304.4
1902	CLE	AL	4	10	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	NY1	NL	26	65	3	6	1	0	3	0	3	23	0.092	.266 (-65%)	.321 (-59%)	.343 (-69%)	.665 (-64%)	0.0
1903	NY1	NL	33	82	7	12	0	0	5	0	10	19	0.146	.261 (-44%)	.316 (-25%)	.345 (-58%)	.662 (-42%)	-507.4
1904	NY1	NL	38	102	8	16	1	2	6	0	6	15	0.157	.246 (-36%)	.300 (-32%)	.321 (-36%)	.622 (-34%)	-534.9
1905	NY1	NL	32	69	10	9	1	1	4	0	4	14	0.130	.248 (-47%)	.307 (-42%)	.322 (-46%)	.629 (-44%)	-467.4
1906	NY1	NL	31	76	6	14	2	1	6	0	2	16	0.184	.247 (-26%)	.307 (-33%)	.315 (-25%)	.622 (-29%)	-350.8
1907	NY1	NL	29	48	3	6	1	0	6	0	5	18	0.125	—	—	—	—	-289.2
1908	NY1	NL	27	35	0	8	0	0	4	0	5	11	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	274	127	95	509	35	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1900	NY1	P	11	0	0	9	2	0
1901	NY1	P	45	0	19	92	6	2
1902	CLE	P	4	0	2	15	0	0
1902	NY1	P	26	0	5	48	5	0
1903	NY1	P	33	0	10	62	4	2
1904	NY1	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1904	NY1	P	37	36	20	87	1	7
1905	NY1	P	32	28	13	62	5	1
1906	NY1	P	31	27	10	54	4	2
1907	NY1	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1907	NY1	P	28	21	8	45	4	0
1908	NY1	P	27	15	8	35	4	1