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Jameson Taillon

Active on MLB Roster ... Chicago Cubs (MLB)
 
High Level
MLB
Years
2011-2025 (2016-2025)
Proper Name
Jameson Lee Taillon
Nickname
Jamo
Pronunciation
TIE-own
Positions
P (292)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-5 / 230
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
High School
The Woodlands (The Woodlands,TX)
Drafted/Signed
2010-1-2-Pittsburgh Pirates
Signing Bonus
$ 5,600,000
Service Time
8.110 (2024)
MLB Debut
June 8,2016
Contract Info
2023-2026 ($68m)
MLBAM ID
592791
Retrosheet#
tailj001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
2025 MLB1-155026.225244.721.20
MLB Career72-5420620511,134.010979993.911.21

[Player Notes]

[2010] Gatorade Player of the Year for Texas ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#2 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates[2012] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)[2013] Played for Canada in World Baseball Classic[2019] Opening day starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates[2020] Did not play after undergoing Tommy John SurgeryMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2011West Virginia PowerSALAPIT4619233.9823230000092.2894541922973091.208.640.872.149.424.374.41
2012Bradenton MaraudersFSLA+PIT1920683.82232320000125.0109575310379814061.177.850.722.667.064.102.65
2012Altoona CurveEastAAPIT3020301.59330000017.0113301180000.715.820.000.539.531.5918.00
2013Altoona CurveEastAAPIT4421473.67201900010110.111254458361066051.349.140.652.948.654.402.94
2013Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT3621133.89660000037.0311616116373041.277.540.243.899.003.892.31
2016Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT1924422.0410100000061.244141426611010.816.420.290.888.902.0410.17
2016Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5024543.38181800000104.09940391317851231.128.571.131.477.363.465.00
2017Altoona CurveEastAAPIT5025000.0011000003.01000161000.673.000.003.0018.000.006.00
2017Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT4925014.09220000011.0126502150001.279.820.001.6412.274.917.50
2017Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5025874.44252500000133.2152696611461257041.4810.230.743.108.424.652.72
2018Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT502614103.20323221000191.0179696820461792061.188.430.942.178.433.253.89
2019Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5027234.10771000037.134241748301021.138.200.961.937.235.793.75
2021Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersILAAANYA-29006.0011000003.04220020001.3312.000.000.006.006.000.00
2021New York YankeesALMLBNYA5029864.30292900000144.1130736924441404061.218.111.502.748.734.553.18
2022New York YankeesALMLBNYA50301453.91323200000177.1168787726321513051.138.531.321.627.663.964.72
2023Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN50318104.84302900111154.1156968327411402051.289.101.572.398.165.603.41
2024Tennessee SmokiesSouAACHN43320110.1211000002.26430140002.6220.250.003.3713.5013.504.00
2024Iowa CubsILAAACHN4632000.0011000003.23000140001.097.360.002.459.820.004.00
2024Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN50321283.27282800000165.1154676021331254211.138.381.141.806.803.653.79
2025Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN33114.72550000026.225141457240001.208.441.692.368.104.723.43
2011ATotal--PIT----233.9823230000092.2894541922973091.208.640.872.149.424.374.41
2012AA,A+Total--PIT----983.55262620000142.01206056103811614061.117.610.632.417.353.803.05
2013AAA,AATotal--PIT----5103.73262500100147.114370619521439091.328.740.553.188.744.282.75
2016AAATotal--PIT----422.0410100000061.244141426611010.816.420.290.888.902.0410.17
2016MLBTotal--PIT----543.38181800000104.09940391317851231.128.571.121.477.363.465.00
2017AA,AAATotal--PIT----013.21330000014.0136503211001.148.360.001.9313.503.867.00
2017MLBTotal--PIT----874.44252500000133.2152696611461257041.4810.230.743.108.424.652.72
2018MLBTotal--PIT----14103.20323221000191.0179696820461792061.188.430.942.178.433.253.89
2019MLBTotal--PIT----234.10771000037.134241748301021.138.200.961.937.235.793.75
2021AAATotal--NYA----006.0011000003.04220020001.3312.000.000.006.006.00
2021MLBTotal--NYA----864.30292900000144.1130736924441404061.218.111.502.748.734.553.18
2022MLBTotal--NYA----1453.91323200000177.1168787726321513051.138.531.321.627.663.964.72
2023MLBTotal--CHN----8104.84302900111154.1156968327411402051.289.101.572.398.165.603.41
2024AA,AAATotal--CHN----014.2622000006.19430280001.7412.790.002.8411.375.684.00
2024MLBTotal--CHN----1283.27282800000165.1154676021331254211.138.381.141.806.803.653.79
2025MLBTotal--CHN----114.72550000026.225141457240001.208.441.692.368.104.723.43
Tot:MLB (9 yrs)MLB72543.91206205311111134.01097530493151274999244321.218.711.202.177.934.213.65
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL22114.08616100000321.2298151146507629170111.168.341.402.138.144.223.83
Tot:NL (7 yrs)NL50433.8414514431111812.1799379347101198708174211.238.851.122.197.844.203.58
Tot:Minors (7 yrs)Minors20253.51919020100467.042220118230123448280251.178.130.582.378.633.873.64
Tot:AAA (5 yrs)AAA562.86202000000116.19438373251194051.027.270.231.939.212.944.76
Tot:AA (4 yrs)AA783.45252400100133.013061518391347051.278.800.542.649.074.133.44
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+683.82232320000125.0109575310379814061.177.850.722.667.064.102.65
Tot:A (1 yrs)A233.9823230000092.2894541922973091.208.640.872.149.424.374.41

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2012Altoona CurveEastAAPIT3020P120000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
2013Altoona CurveEastAAPIT4421P1118110000001100100012001.056.105.056.161.056.000.1255.0050.0010.000.00
2013Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT3621P230100000001000001301.333.333.333.666.000.000.5000.0033.330.000.00
2016Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT1924P240100000001000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.3330.0025.000.000.00
2016Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5024P1732030002000170040233603.094.083.094.177.000.000.1580.0047.220.000.00
2017Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT4925P100000000010000000100.0001.000.0001.000.000.000.000100.000.000.000.00
2017Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5025P2338260000000150500264306.158.158.158.316.000.000.2610.0034.880.000.00
2018Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5026P3057041003001220500156313.070.086.088.174.035.018.1141.5934.9222.000.00
2019Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT5027P6802000000030300021102.250.250.250.500.000.000.4000.0027.270.000.00
2021New York YankeesALMLBNYA5029P210000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.000.00
2012AATotal--PIT------120000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.00East2012
2013AA,AAATotal--PIT------1321120000001110100022302.095.136.095.232.048.000.2004.3547.8311.00East2013
2016AAATotal--PIT------240100000001000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.3330.0025.00IL2016
2016MLBTotal--PIT------1732030002000170040233603.094.083.094.177.000.000.1580.0047.22NL2016
2017AAATotal--PIT------1000000000100000001001.000100.000.000.00IL2017
2017MLBTotal--PIT------2338260000000150500264306.158.158.158.316.000.000.2610.0034.88NL2017
2018MLBTotal--PIT------3057041003001220500156313.070.086.088.174.035.018.1141.5934.9222.00NL2018
2019MLBTotal--PIT------6802000000030300021102.250.250.250.500.000.000.4000.0027.27NL2019
2021MLBTotal--NYA------210000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.00AL2021
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB7813621510050025701340516155114.110.120.118.237.022.007.1811.2936.7728.50
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL7613521510050015701340516153114.111.114.119.233.015.007.1830.6537.2557.00
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL210000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.00
Tot:Minors (4 yrs)Minors1727130000002130100033003.111.172.111.284.074.000.2146.6743.336.50
Tot:AAA (3 yrs)AAA570200000012000002802.286.375.286.661.143.000.40012.5025.002.00
Tot:AA (2 yrs)AA1220110000001110100012201.050.095.050.145.050.000.1114.5550.0011.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2009Team USA 18uIntl CompetitionUSA17200.00220000013.270003282020.734.610.001.9818.440.009.33
2013Scottsdale ScorpionsArizona Fall LeagueAFL21000.0011000002.01100130001.004.500.004.5013.504.503.00
2013Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring21000.0011000002.01100130001.004.500.004.5013.504.503.00
2014Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring22003.3720000202.24310101001.8713.500.003.370.0010.120.00
2016Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring24004.5020000204.06221230002.0013.502.254.506.754.501.50
2017Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring25003.52550000015.1126615122011.117.040.592.937.043.522.40
2018Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring26102.13430001012.263313122000.714.260.712.138.532.134.00
2019Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring27114.85330000013.0178700111001.3111.770.000.007.625.540.00
2021New York YankeesMLB Spring TrainingSpring29111.0843000108.191104140001.569.720.004.3215.121.083.50
2022New York YankeesMLB Spring TrainingSpring30114.7622000005.25331150001.067.941.591.597.944.765.00
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Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2016Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring24100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2017Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring25230000000002000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.670.000.00
2018Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring26220100000010000001301.500.667.5001.167.500.000.50033.330.000.000.00
2019Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring27230100010000000001301.333.333.333.666.000.000.3330.000.000.000.00
Tot:Spring (4 Yrs)Spring780200010012000002902.250.333.250.583.125.000.33311.1122.222.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
2011West Virginia PowerSALA19P23--7820171500.8820.70.000.0016.7100.08
2012Altoona CurveEastAA20P3--030033001.0001.00.000.002.1100.021
2012Bradenton MaraudersFSLA+20P23--1220023232001.0001.40.000.0016.8100.07
2013Indianapolis IndiansILAAA21P6--140055001.0000.80.000.004.2100.018
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
2011West Virginia PowerSALAPIT1969695-23Gary Robinson--dnq
2012Bradenton MaraudersFSLA+PIT2060775-23Carlos Garcia--dnq
2012Altoona CurveEastAAPIT2072703-3P.J. Forbes--dnq
2013Altoona CurveEastAAPIT2163796-20Carlos Garcia--dnq
2013Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT2180641-6Dean Treanor--Lost in semi-finals
2016Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT2470743-10Dean Treanor--dnq
2016Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2478833-18Clint Hurdle507,5000.110dnq
2017Altoona CurveEastAAPIT2574661-1Michael Ryan--League Champions
2017Indianapolis IndiansILAAAPIT2579631-2Andy Barkett--Lost in Semi-Finals
2017Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2575874-25Clint Hurdle555,5001.110dnq
2018Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2682794-32Clint Hurdle571,0002.110dnqNL-POTW
2019Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2769935-7Clint Hurdle587,5003.110dnq
2021Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersIL2AAANYA2975522-1Doug Davis--
2021New York YankeesALMLBNYA2992703-29Aaron Boone2,250,0005.110Lost AL Wild-Card Game (Red Sox)AL-ZOTM
2022New York YankeesALMLBNYA3099631-32Aaron Boone5,800,0006.110Lost in ALCS (Astros)
2023Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3183792-30David Ross14,000,0007.110dnq
2024Tennessee SmokiesSou2AACHN3287501-1Lance Rymel--Lost in Semi-Finals
2024Iowa CubsIL2AAACHN3268829-1Marty Pevey---
2024Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3283792-28Craig Counsell18,000,0008.110dnq
2025Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN34000-5Craig Counsell18,000,000-
20 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2024-04-18Activated from injured listChicago CubsYesActive
2024-04-10Assigned to Iowa Cubs (AAA) for rehabChicago CubsIowa (AAA)YesIL-15
2024-04-07Assigned to Tennessee Smokies (AA) for rehabChicago CubsTennessee (AA)YesIL-15
2024-03-28IL-15 Back strainChicago CubsYesIL-15
2023-05-04Activated from injured listChicago CubsYesActive
2023-04-20IL-15 Left groin strainChicago CubsYesIL-15
2022-12-19Signed to 4-year contract for 2023-2026 ($68m) [Free agent]Chicago CubsYesActive
2022-11-06Granted free agencyNoFree Agt
2022-03-22Signed to 1-year contract for 2022-2022 ($5.8m) [Avoids arbitration]New York YankeesYesActive
2021-09-27Activated from Injured ListNew York YankeesYesActive
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2011Baseball AmericaMLBPittsburgh Pirates11View Rankings
2011Baseball AmericaTeamPittsburgh Pirates1View Rankings
2012Baseball AmericaMLBPittsburgh Pirates15View Rankings
2012Baseball AmericaTeamPittsburgh Pirates2View Rankings
2013Baseball AmericaMLBPittsburgh Pirates19View Rankings
2013Baseball AmericaTeamPittsburgh Pirates2View Rankings
2014Baseball AmericaMLBKansas City Royals22View Rankings
2014Baseball AmericaTeamPittsburgh Pirates2View Rankings
2015Baseball AmericaMLBPittsburgh Pirates29View Rankings
2015Baseball AmericaTeamPittsburgh Pirates2View Rankings
2016MLB PipelineMLBPittsburgh Pirates54View Rankings
2016Baseball AmericaTeamPittsburgh Pirates4View Rankings
2016MLB PipelineTeamPittsburgh Pirates4View Rankings
13 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
2010Pittsburgh Pirates5,600,000Signing Bonus
2016Pittsburgh Pirates24507,500--3,966,020507,500.110
2017Pittsburgh Pirates25555,500196024,097,122535,0001.110
2018Pittsburgh Pirates26571,000175984,095,686545,0002.110
2019Pittsburgh Pirates27587,500155884,509,524555,0003.110
2020Cincinnati Reds282,250,000143594,724,815563,5004.110Signed to 1-year contract for 2020-2020 ($2.25m) [Avoids arbitration] [2020-01-10]
2021New York Yankees292,250,000163314,170,000570,5005.110Signed to 1-year contract for 2021-2021 ($2.25m) [Avoids Arbitration] [2020-12-02]
2022New York Yankees305,800,000142224,317,736700,0006.110Signed to 1-year contract for 2022-2022 ($5.8m) [Avoids arbitration] [2022-03-22]
2023Chicago Cubs3114,000,0003934,644,046720,0007.110Signed to 4-year contract for 2023-2026 ($68m) [Free agent] [2022-12-19]
2024Chicago Cubs3218,000,0005604,888,833740,0008.110
2025Chicago Cubs3318,000,0003735,200,000800,000
11 season(s)$68,121,500Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
39
Walks
85
Hittable
51
SO/BB
81
vsPower
51
Hitting
6
Durability
54
Team
.510

[Career Highlights]

[2009]  Played for Team USA 18u
[2010]  Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in Round #1 (#2) out of The Woodlands (The Woodlands,TX) ... Signing Scout: Trevor Haley ... High School All-American - 1st Team ... Gatorade Player of the Year for Texas
[2011]  Played for West Virginia Power (A) ... Finished top 10 in SAL in Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[2012]  Played for Bradenton Marauders (A+) ... Played for Altoona Curve (AA) ... Played for Altoona Curve (AA) ... Led FSL in Complete Games ... Finished top 10 in FSL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Games Started, Hits per 9 Innings ... Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)
[2013]  Played for Altoona Curve (AA) ... Played for Altoona Curve (AA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions ... Finished top 10 in East in Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Played for Canada in World Baseball Classic
[2016]  Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[2017]  Played for Altoona Curve (AA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
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