Ron Taylor, a former MLB reliever and physician, has died at the age of 87. A native of Toronto, he began his career with the Cleveland organization in 1956 and made a notable big-league debut at Fenway Park in 1962. Over his career, he played for teams including the Cardinals, Astros, and Mets. Taylor was instrumental in the Mets' 1969 World Series victory, boasting a sub-3.00 ERA in his first three seasons with the team. He is remembered for both his athletic prowess and his later career as a physician.
Former MLB reliever and physician Ron Taylor has passed away, according to an announcement from the Mets. He was 87.
Taylor began his career in the Cleveland organization in 1956, reaching the big leagues six years later with a memorable debut at Fenway Park.
In St. Louis, Taylor turned in a 2.84 ERA across 133 1/3 innings, including four scoreless innings in the World Series.
In his career, Taylor worked to a sub-3.00 ERA in each of his first three seasons with the Mets, including a pivotal role in the '69 championship.
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