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Ron Taylor

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1962-1972 (1962-1972)
Proper Name
Ronald Wesley Taylor
Positions
P (491)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
June 16,2025   Age:  87.185
High School
North Toronto Collegiate Institute (Toronto,ON)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1956-Cleveland Indians
Signing Bonus
$ 4,000
MLB Debut
April 11,1962
MLBAM ID
123154
Retrosheet#
taylr101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career45-434911772800.07944643.931.25

[Player Notes]

[1964] World Series Champion with St. Louis Cardinals[1969] World Series Champion with New York Mets

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1962Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2224225.94841034033.1362322613151111.479.721.623.514.056.211.15
1963St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3925972.8454920224511133.111944421030913141.128.030.682.036.142.973.03
1964St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3926844.626320031617101.110956521533691111.409.681.332.936.134.972.09
1965St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3927214.5325000925143.2432422615261011.338.861.243.095.364.951.73
1965Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU40,4627156.40321002031457.2684241516372051.4610.610.782.505.776.552.31
1966Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU4028235.71361001135064.2894741510291051.5312.390.701.394.046.542.90
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN4229462.34500003150873.0602119123461211.147.400.122.845.672.592.00
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN4230152.705800044581376.2642423418490011.077.510.472.115.752.822.72
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN4231942.725900044591376.0612323724421011.127.220.832.844.972.721.75
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN4232543.935700040571366.1653129516281001.228.820.682.173.804.211.75
1971New York MetsNLMLBNYN4233223.65450002545269.0712828711320011.199.260.911.434.173.652.91
1972San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN42340012.6040002405.09775000001.8016.209.000.000.0012.600.00
1962MLBTotal--CLE----225.94841043033.1362322613151111.479.721.623.514.056.211.15
1963MLBTotal--SLN----972.8454920452211133.111944421030913141.128.030.682.036.142.973.03
1964MLBTotal--SLN----844.626320061317101.110956521533691111.409.681.332.936.134.972.09
1965MLBTotal--HOU,SLN----365.605710056295101.111166631131633061.409.860.982.755.605.862.03
1966MLBTotal--HOU----235.71361003511064.2894741510291051.5312.390.701.394.046.542.90
1967MLBTotal--NYN----462.34500005031873.0602119123461211.147.400.122.845.672.592.00
1968MLBTotal--NYN----152.705800058441376.2642423418490011.077.510.472.115.752.822.72
1969MLBTotal--NYN----942.725900059441376.0612323724421011.127.220.832.844.972.721.75
1970MLBTotal--NYN----543.935700057401366.1653129516281001.228.820.682.173.804.211.75
1971MLBTotal--NYN----223.65450004525269.0712828711320011.199.260.911.434.173.652.91
1972MLBTotal--SDN----0012.6040004205.09775000001.8016.209.000.000.0012.60
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB45433.93491173047428272800.079437034976209464125211.258.930.862.355.224.162.22
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL225.94841043033.1362322613151111.479.721.623.514.056.211.15
Tot:NL (10 yrs)NL43413.84483132047027972766.275834732770196449114201.248.900.822.305.274.072.29

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1962Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2224P81113000000030000031103.273.273.273.546.000.000.3750.0027.270.000.00
1963St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3925P5432010001000220200013401.031.031.031.062.000.000.1000.0064.710.000.00
1964St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3926P631502000000090000021502.133.133.133.266.000.000.3330.0060.000.000.00
1965St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3927P2550210000002000003511.400.400.6001.000.200.200.6670.0040.000.000.00
1965Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU40,4627P321300000000070000001300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0053.850.000.00
1966Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU4028P361202100000050000131211.167.167.250.417.083.083.2860.0041.670.000.00
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN4229P5070000000005010000800.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0062.500.000.00
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN4230P5890000000006000000900.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.670.000.00
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN4231P5940100000002000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.5000.0050.000.000.00
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN4232P5740000000014010000600.000.200.000.200.250.000.00016.6766.674.000.00
1971New York MetsNLMLBNYN4233P4541100000003000001401.250.250.250.500.000.0001.0000.0075.000.000.00
1962MLBTotal--CLE------81113000000030000031103.273.273.273.545.000.000.3750.0027.27AL1962
1963MLBTotal--SLN------5432010001000220200013401.031.031.031.063.000.000.1000.0064.71NL1963
1964MLBTotal--SLN------631502000000090000021502.133.133.133.267.000.000.3330.0060.00NL1964
1965MLBTotal--HOU,SLN------571802100000090000031811.111.111.167.278.056.056.2220.0050.00NL1965
1966MLBTotal--HOU------361202100000050000131211.167.167.250.417.083.083.2860.0041.67NL1966
1967MLBTotal--NYN------5070000000005010000800.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0062.50NL1967
1968MLBTotal--NYN------5890000000006000000900.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.67NL1968
1969MLBTotal--NYN------5940100000002000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.5000.0050.00NL1969
1970MLBTotal--NYN------5740000000014010000600.000.200.000.200.250.00016.6766.674.00NL1970
1971MLBTotal--NYN------4541100000003000001401.250.250.250.500.000.0001.0000.0075.00NL1971
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB4871162122001001680400114121210.103.111.121.232.026.017.2500.8356.2068.00
Tot:NL (9 yrs)NL47910519200100165040011111027.086.094.105.199.029.019.2250.9159.0965.00
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL81113000000030000031103.273.273.273.545.000.000.3750.0027.27

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1964St. Louis CardinalsWorld SeriesPlayoffs26000.0020000214.20000120000.210.000.001.933.860.002.00
1969New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs31100.0020000213.13000040000.908.100.000.0010.800.000.00
1969New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs31000.0020000212.10000130000.430.000.003.8611.570.003.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs100.00000006310.13000290000.482.610.001.747.840.004.50
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1964St. Louis CardinalsWorld SeriesPlayoffs26210000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs210000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1962Cleveland IndiansALMLB24P8-33.1050055001.0000.60.151.354.9100.012
1963St. Louis CardinalsNLMLB25P54-133.1213001515001.0000.30.110.9933.3100.02
1964St. Louis CardinalsNLMLB26P63-101.122713302900.9670.50.292.6138.9100.01
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1962Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2480826-8Mel McGaha, Mel Harderdnq
1963St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2593692-54Johnny Keanednq
1964St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2693691-63Johnny KeaneWon World Series (Yankees)
1965Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2765979-32Lum Harrisdnq
1965St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2780817-25Red Schoendienstdnq
1966Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2872908-36Grady Hattondnq
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN296110110-50Wes Westrum, Salty Parkerdnq
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN3073899-58Gil Hodgesdnq
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN31100621-59Gil HodgesWon World Series (Orioles)
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN3283793-57Gil Hodgesdnq
1971New York MetsNLMLBNYN3383793-45Gil Hodgesdnq
1972San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3458956-4Don Zimmer, Preston Gomezdnq
12 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1972-04-20Signed contract with PadresSan Diego PadresNoHist
1972-03-28Released by ExposNoHist
1971-10-20Sold by New York Mets to Montreal ExposMontreal ExposNoHist
1967-05-22Activated from Disabled ListNew York MetsNoHist
1967-04-26DL - Lower back strainNew York MetsNoInjury
1967-02-10Sold by Houston Astros to New York MetsNew York MetsNoHist
1966-05-25Activated from Disabled ListHouston AstrosNoHist
1966-04-11DL - Lower back strainHouston AstrosNoInjury
1965-06-15Traded from St. Louis Cardinals with Mike Cuellar to Houston Astros for Hal Woodeshick and Chuck TaylorHouston AstrosNoHist
1962-12-15Traded from Cleveland Indians with Jack Kubiszyn to St. Louis Cardinals for Fred WhitfieldSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
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Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
36
Walks
76
Hittable
44
SO/BB
69
vsPower
44
Hitting
15
Durability
78
Team
.487

[Career Highlights]

[1956]  Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in Round #0 (#0) ... Signing Scout: Laddie Placek
[1962]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1963]  Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Pitched, Saves
[1964]  Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) ... Played in World Series for St. Louis Cardinals ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Pitched, Games Finished ... World Series Champion with St. Louis Cardinals
[1965]  Played for Houston Astros (MLB) ... Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
[1966]  Played for Houston Astros (MLB)
[1967]  Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Finished
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