Taylor Teagarden, baseball player, 2008-2015

Taylor Teagarden

Born: 12/21/1983 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-07-18 | Final Game: 2015-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Taylor Hill Teagarden

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Biography

Taylor Teagarden was a professional baseball player born in 1983, whose career spanned from 2008 to 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, Teagarden played in a total of 180 games during his time in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was known for his powerful hitting, amassing 21 home runs and driving in 70 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .202. Teagarden's offensive contributions were complemented by his defensive skills behind the plate, showcasing the versatility and importance of catchers in the game during his era. Drafted by the Texas Rangers, Teagarden made his MLB debut in 2008 and saw action with the team until 2012, before later playing for the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs. His career unfolded during a period characterized by a shift towards more offensive-minded play, yet he faced challenges with consistency at the plate. Despite this, his power potential made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he remained a part of the competitive landscape of MLB throughout his playing years, ultimately retiring in 2015.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
180 510 57 103 26 0 21 70 0 37 194 0.202 0.260 0.376 0.637 -904.5

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
2008 TEX AL 16 47 10 15 5 0 6 17 0 5 19 0.319 — — — — 465.0
2009 TEX AL 60 198 26 43 13 0 6 24 0 14 76 0.217 .262 (-17%) .332 (-19%) .417 (-11%) .750 (-14%) -574.7
2010 TEX AL 28 71 10 11 1 0 4 6 0 8 34 0.155 .257 (-40%) .325 (-20%) .402 (-16%) .728 (-18%) -211.0
2011 TEX AL 14 34 3 8 2 0 0 2 0 2 13 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2012 BAL AL 22 57 4 9 3 0 2 9 0 5 23 0.158 .254 (-38%) .318 (-29%) .405 (-22%) .724 (-25%) -247.5
2013 BAL AL 23 60 3 10 2 0 2 5 0 1 18 0.167 .253 (-34%) .317 (-43%) .396 (-24%) .714 (-33%) -336.3
2014 NYN NL 9 28 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 2 7 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHC NL 8 15 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 173 139 963 76 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 TEX C 12 11 67 6 3 0
2009 TEX C 60 54 360 31 6 4
2010 TEX C 28 22 171 9 2 2
2011 TEX C 14 8 63 5 0 0
2012 BAL C 21 15 110 7 0 0
2013 BAL C 23 18 108 9 1 0
2014 NYN C 9 8 54 6 0 0
2015 CHN C 6 3 30 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 173
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 BAL AL $650,000
2012 BAL AL $489,500
2010 TEX AL $407,010
2009 TEX AL $401,000
Total Career Earnings $1,947,510

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 2003, 2004, 2005