Ron Taylor (baseball)
| Ron Taylor OOnt | |
|---|---|
Taylor in 2010 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 13, 1937 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Died: June 16, 2025 (aged 87) Toronto, Ontario, 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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| Member of the Canadian | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1985 |
Ronald Wesley Taylor OOnt (December 13, 1937 – June 16, 2025) was a Canadian professional baseball player, who went on to become a physician. Born in Toronto, Taylor was a pitcher over all or parts of 11 seasons (1962–1972) in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres. He was a key contributor to two World Series-winning teams: the 1964 Cardinals and the 1969 Mets.