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Dorn Taylor
Pitcher
Born: (1958-08-11) August 11, 1958 (age 66)
Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
April 30, 1987, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last appearance
September 30, 1990, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 3–5
Earned run average 5.45
Strikeouts 44
Teams

Donald Clyde Taylor, known as Dorn Taylor, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He was born on August 11, 1958. Dorn played as a Pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of three seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987 and 1989. Later, he joined the Baltimore Orioles in 1990. After his time in the big leagues, he became a baseball coach at Bishop McDevitt High School in Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Dorn Taylor's Journey to Baseball

Dorn Taylor's path to becoming a professional baseball player was quite unique.

Early Days and Challenges

Before he made it to the big leagues, Dorn played college baseball. However, he left school early. After that, he spent three years working as a janitor. During this time, he didn't give up on baseball. He continued to play semi-pro baseball. This means he played for teams that were not fully professional, but still very competitive.

Making it to the MLB

His hard work and dedication paid off. The Pittsburgh Pirates noticed his talent and signed him. He made his debut in Major League Baseball in 1987. He pitched for the Pirates for two seasons. Later, he also played for the Baltimore Orioles.

Life After Professional Baseball

After his playing career ended in 1990, Dorn Taylor stayed involved with baseball. He became a coach at Bishop McDevitt High School. He helped young players learn the game and develop their skills for several years.

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