Steel Arm Johnny Taylor

Born: 8/12/1879 in Anderson, SC, USA

Died: 3/25/1956 in Peoria, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: RWeight: 168 lbs

Full name: John Boyce Taylor

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Biography

Steel Arm Johnny Taylor, born in 1879, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and skill on the mound. With a career record of 17-13, Taylor showcases a competitive spirit that has allowed him to maintain a solid presence in professional baseball. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.52 reflects his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams, while his 120 strikeouts demonstrate his effectiveness in overpowering batters. Despite not recording any saves, Taylor's contributions as a starting pitcher are significant, as he consistently takes the ball in crucial situations. Playing in an era that demands versatility and endurance, Taylor's style emphasizes traditional pitching mechanics combined with a strategic mindset. His longevity in the game illustrates not only his personal dedication but also his adaptability to the evolving nature of baseball. As an active player, Steel Arm Johnny Taylor continues to make an impact on the field, serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport and the rich history of pitchers who have come before him.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 13 43 30 21 2 0 283.7 280 111 10 70 120 3.52 0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 3.04 across their career seasons — 16.0% worse 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
1909 SPG WES 3 1 4 3 3 0 0 32.7 31 10 6 17 2.76 2.55 (-8%) 251.2
1910 COG WES 2 1 5 4 2 0 0 37.0 29 10 9 9 2.43 2.79 (+13%) 104.7
1910 WBS WES 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.3 11 2 2 9 1.35 2.79 (+52%) 446.9
1911 SLG WES 3 1 7 4 2 1 0 36.0 37 10 9 17 2.50 3.37 (+26%) -287.3
1912 WBS WES 1 1 3 2 2 0 0 18.7 27 15 2 7 7.23 3.36 (-115%) 432.6
1913 WBS WES 2 2 4 4 4 0 0 35.3 32 11 4 18 2.80 3.07 (+9%) 1028.7
1913 CAG WES 3 0 4 3 3 1 0 32.7 23 4 8 15 1.10 3.07 (+64%) 542.6
1914 ABC WES 3 6 11 8 4 0 0 76.3 80 37 27 28 4.36 2.93 (-49%) -1614.1
1916 ABC WES 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1.3 8 9 1 0 60.75 — 0.0
1920 ABC NNL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 3 2 0 81.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 118 9 22 4 0 1 12 1 8 0 0.186 0.250 0.246 0.496 0.0

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.496 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 25.5% 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
1909 SPG WES 4 11 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1910 COG WES 5 14 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1910 WBS WES 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 SLG WES 7 13 2 4 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1912 WBS WES 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1913 WBS WES 4 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1913 CAG WES 4 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1914 ABC WES 17 44 5 9 3 0 0 6 0 3 0 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1916 ABC WES 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1920 ABC NNL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 11 1 3 0
C 2 0 6 1 0 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 43 0 14 84 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 SPG P 4 0 2 10 1 0
1910 COG P 5 0 2 15 1 0
1910 WBS P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1911 SLG P 7 0 4 10 1 0
1912 WBS P 3 0 0 6 0 0
1913 WBS P 4 0 4 12 0 1
1913 CAG P 4 0 0 9 0 0
1914 ABC 1B 2 0 11 1 3 0
1914 ABC C 2 0 6 1 0 0
1914 ABC OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 ABC P 11 0 2 19 1 1
1916 ABC P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1920 ABC P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43
Catcher 2
First Base 2
Right Field 1