Dorn Taylor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dorn Taylor |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 11, 1958 Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| April 30, 1987, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| September 30, 1990, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| Win–loss record | 3–5 | ||
| Earned run average | 5.45 | ||
| Strikeouts | 44 | ||
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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.
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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.
