Ron Taylor (baseball)
| Ron Taylor | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 13, 1937 Toronto, Canada | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 1962, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 14, 1972, for the San Diego Padres | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 45–43 |
| Earned run average | 3.93 |
| Strikeouts | 464 |
| Saves | 74 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ronald Wesley Taylor (December 13, 1937) is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 11 seasons (1962–1972) with the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, New York Mets and San Diego Padres.
Career
Taylor was a member of two World Series-winning teams: the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and the 1969 New York Mets.[1] For his career he compiled a 45–43 record with a 3.93 earned run average and 464 strikeouts in 491 appearances, mostly as a relief pitcher.
Taylor did not allow a single hit during his seven innings pitched in four World Series relief appearances.
Post–career
After his playing career ended, Taylor entered medical school to become a doctor. Taylor, a Toronto native, returned to baseball as the team physician of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ron Taylor was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1993, and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.[2][3]
Taylor had to have two toes removed.[1]
References
- ^ a b Elliott, Bob (September 22, 2012). "Taylor down two toes". Toronto Sun. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Ron Taylor". http://oshof.ca/. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Roy Taylor". Canada Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
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