Michael Taylor, baseball player, 2011-2014

Michael Taylor

Born: 12/19/1985 in Cheverly, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Michael David Taylor

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Biography

Michael Taylor, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2011 to 2014. Primarily a position player, Taylor played a total of 37 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 17 hits, including one home run, and drove in one run, culminating in a batting average of .167. Despite his limited playing time, Taylor's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflected the challenges faced by many players in the competitive landscape of the early 2010s. Taylor's career, while short, highlighted the fierce competition within the sport during an era that saw an emphasis on advanced statistics and specialized roles. As a player who came up through the minor leagues, he demonstrated the perseverance often required to reach the major leagues, even if his time on the field was brief. His contributions, though modest in numbers, contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history and serve as a reminder of the many athletes who strive to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 102 9 17 2 0 1 1 0 12 35 0.167 0.254 0.216 0.470 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.470 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
2011 OAK AL 11 30 4 6 0 0 1 1 0 5 11 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2012 OAK AL 6 21 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2013 OAK AL 9 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.043 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHW AL 11 28 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 5 9 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 33 27 62 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 OAK OF 11 9 23 0 2 0
2012 OAK OF 6 5 14 0 0 0
2013 OAK OF 8 6 12 0 0 0
2014 CHA OF 8 7 13 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 18
Right Field 18
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 2005, 2006, 2007