User:GhostRiver/taillon
| Jameson Taillon | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Taillon with the Pirates in 2017 | |
| Chicago Cubs – No. 50 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 18, 1991 Lakeland, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 8, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics (through April 29, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 61–45 |
| Earned run average | 3.96 |
| Strikeouts | 859 |
| Teams | |
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Jameson Lee Taillon (/ˈtaɪoʊn/ TIE-own;[1] born November 18, 1991) is a Canadian-American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees. The Pirates selected Taillon second overall in the 2010 MLB draft.
Early life[edit]
Taillon was born November 18, 1991, in Lakeland, Florida,[2] to Mike and Christie Taillon.[3] He was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, and grew up supporting the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).[4]
Professional career[edit]
Draft and minor leagues (2010–2016)[edit]
- 2010 draft
- 2011 West Virginia Power
Taillon began the 2012 season with the Class A-Advanced Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League,[5] where he formed a top-of-the-rotation tandem with fellow top pitching prospect Gerrit Cole.[6] Through his first 10 starts of the year, Taillon had a 3–4 record, 3.29 ERA, and 48 strikeouts in 52 innings, enough to earn a place on the 2012 Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star Team.[7]
- 2012 Bradenton Marauders
- 2012 Altoona Curve
- 2013 Altoona Curve
- 2013 Indianapolis Indians
- 2013 Scottsdale Scorpions
- 2014-15 TJ surgery
- 2016 Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates (2016–2020)[edit]
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020(?)
He missed the entirety of the 2020 MLB season while rehabilitating.[8]
New York Yankees (2021–2022)[edit]
On January 24, 2021, the Pirates traded Taillon to the New York Yankees in exchange for four prospects: pitchers Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras, outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba, and shortstop Maikol Escotto.[9]
- 2021
- 2022
Chicago Cubs (2023–present)[edit]
- 2023
- 2024
International career[edit]
Born in the United States to Canadian parents, Taillon holds citizenship in both countries, and he appeared in the 2013 World Baseball Classic with the Canada national baseball team.[10] He started in Canada's 9–4 loss to the United States national baseball team, allowing two runs (one earned) and striking out three batters in four innings of work.[11]
Pitcher profile[edit]
As of 2024, Taillon has six pitches: a 93 mph (150 km/h) four-seam fastball, a 86 mph (138 km/h)cut fastball, a 80 mph (130 km/h) curveball, a 80 mph (130 km/h) sweeping slider, a 93 mph (150 km/h) sinker, and a 85 mph (137 km/h) changeup.[12]
Personal life[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "2022 MLB Player Name Presentation Preferences and Pronunciations" (PDF). Major League Baseball. p. 20. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Jameson Taillon Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Hambleton, Todd (December 28, 2012). "Sky's the limit for Taillon". Cornwall Standard-Freeholder. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Svoboda, Dylan (October 19, 2022). "Texas native Taillon to face fave childhood team in Game 1". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Lembo, John (April 4, 2012). "They're back, stacked: Marauders' 2012 roster is loaded with top prospects". The Bradenton Herald. p. 1C. Retrieved April 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Brink, Bill (April 20, 2012). "Prospects Taillon, Cole learning patience will take them places". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Two members of the Bradenton Marauders named to Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star Team". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. June 1, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Berry, Adam (March 30, 2020). "Taillon to miss entire 2020 season despite delay". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Hoch, Bryan; Berry, Adam (January 24, 2021). "Yanks get Taillon, trade 4 prospects to Bucs". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Harper, Tyler (March 6, 2013). "Jameson Taillon: Canada's wild card at the World Baseball Classic". The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Biertempfel, Rob (January 9, 2017). "Pirates notebook: Taillon passes on pitching in World Baseball Classic". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Jameson Taillon Stats: Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics". Baseball Savant. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved May 1, 2024.