Taylor Widener, baseball player, 2020-2022

Taylor Widener

Born: 10/24/1994 in Aiken, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-07-25 | Final Game: 2022-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Taylor Browning Widener

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Biography

Taylor Widener was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2022. Born in 1994, Widener made his debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 25, 2020, showcasing his talent during a challenging period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his career, he distinguished himself with a blend of power and finesse, striking out 109 batters over his time in the majors. He finished with a career record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26, demonstrating his capability as a reliable option out of the bullpen and in starting roles. Widener's approach on the mound was characterized by a strong fastball complemented by effective secondary pitches, allowing him to compete at a high level against some of baseball's best hitters. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his contributions to the Diamondbacks were notable, particularly in a time when the team sought to develop a competitive rotation. His journey through the majors reflected the broader trends in baseball during his era, where pitchers increasingly relied on velocity and strikeouts as key components of their game. Widener’s tenure in the big leagues may have been brief, but he left an impression with his ability to adapt and perform under pressure.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 49 13 0 0 0 107.7 101 51 21 54 109 4.26 0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 4.17 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
2020 AZ NL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 20.0 14 10 12 22 4.50 4.45 (-1%) -
2021 AZ NL 2 1 23 13 0 0 0 70.3 65 34 37 73 4.35 4.27 (-2%) -
2022 AZ NL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 17.3 22 7 5 14 3.63 3.97 (+8%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.062 0.118 0.062 0.180 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 84.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.180 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 75.0% 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
2020 AZ NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 AZ NL 23 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.062 — — — — 0.0
2022 AZ NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 49 13 10 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 ARI P 12 0 3 0 0 0
2021 ARI P 23 13 6 7 0 1
2022 ARI P 14 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49