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Terry Taylor
Pitcher
Born: (1964-07-28) July 28, 1964 (age 60)
Crestview, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
August 19, 1988, for the Seattle Mariners
Last appearance
September 20, 1988, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 0–1
Earned run average 6.26
Strikeouts 9
Teams

Terry Derrell Taylor was born on July 28, 1964. He is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Terry Taylor played for the Seattle Mariners.

Who is Terry Taylor?

Terry Taylor is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He was a pitcher, which is a player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter. His job was to try and get batters out.

Playing in the Big Leagues

Terry Taylor made his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) on August 19, 1988. MLB is the highest level of professional baseball in North America. He played for the Seattle Mariners team.

His time in the MLB was short. He played his last game on September 20, 1988. This means he was part of the big leagues for just over a month.

His Baseball Stats

Even though he played for a short time, Terry Taylor had some official stats. These numbers help us understand how he performed.

  • Win–loss record: 0–1. This means he did not win any games as a pitcher, and his team lost one game when he was the pitcher.
  • Earned run average (ERA): 6.26. ERA tells us how many runs a pitcher allows on average per nine innings. A lower ERA is better.
  • Strikeouts: 9. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter, and the batter misses or doesn't swing. Terry Taylor got 9 batters out this way.

Other Teams He Played For

Before and after his time with the Seattle Mariners in MLB, Terry Taylor played for several other baseball teams. These teams were often part of minor league baseball. Minor league teams help players develop their skills.

Some of the teams he played for include the Bellingham Mariners, Calgary Cannons, and Chattanooga Lookouts. He also played for teams in Mexico, like the Cafeteros de Córdoba and Piratas de Campeche.

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