Ron Taylor (baseball)

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Ron Taylor
Pitcher
Born: December 13, 1937 (1937-12-13) (age 70)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 1962
for the Cleveland Indians
Final game
May 14, 1972
for the San Diego Padres
Career statistics
Pitching record     45-43
Earned run average     3.93
Strikeouts     464
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Ronald Wesley Taylor (December 13, 1937 in Toronto, Canada) 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. Taylor was a member of the 1969 World Series champion Mets. For his career he compiled a 45-43 record with a 3.93 earned run average and 464 strikeouts in 491 appearances, most as a relief pitcher. After his playing career was over Taylor would enter medical school become a doctor. Taylor a Toronto native returned to baseball as the team physician of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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