Tom "Tsquared" Taylor - Apex Legends Player
United States
Tom "Tsquared" Taylor is a retired American professional Halo player originally from Rochester, New York. He was the captain of the second most successful MLG team, Str8 Rippin'.
Tom dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to participate in Halo tournaments hosted by MLG. After numerous tournament victories, he signed a $250,000 contract by MLG in 2004, including endorsement deals and a salary of $120,000 a year. In 2008 he appeared on bottles of Dr. Pepper in the US.
He also started his own company, Gaming Lessons.com, which tutors inspiring professional gamers on how to become better at the game they play.
He retired in 2009 and continues to coach gamers through his website. In 2014 Tsquared came out of retirement for a brief period to lead a revived Str8 Rippin team in the newly formed Halo Championship Series.
Earnings By Year
| Total Results | Online Results | Offline/LAN Results | |||||||||
| 2022 | $600.00 | 1 | 0.46% | | | $600.00 | 1 | 0.46% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $6,900.00 | 4 | 5.24% | | | $6,900.00 | 4 | 5.24% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $2,200.00 | 2 | 1.67% | | | $2,200.00 | 2 | 1.67% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $4,374.34 | 4 | 3.32% | | | $3,624.34 | 3 | 2.75% | | | $750.00 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | $1,137.50 | 2 | 0.86% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $1,137.50 | 2 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | $3,000.00 | 1 | 2.28% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $3,000.00 | 1 | 2.28% |
| 2012 | $396.90 | 1 | 0.30% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $396.90 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | $4,200.00 | 3 | 3.19% | | | $500.00 | 1 | 0.38% | | | $3,700.00 | 2 | 2.81% |
| 2010 | $3,900.00 | 2 | 2.96% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $3,900.00 | 2 | 2.96% |
| 2009 | $10,800.00 | 4 | 8.19% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $10,800.00 | 4 | 8.19% |
| 2008 | $42,000.00 | 6 | 31.87% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $42,000.00 | 6 | 31.87% |
| 2007 | $21,674.51 | 5 | 16.45% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $21,674.51 | 5 | 16.45% |
| 2006 | $23,175.00 | 9 | 17.58% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $23,175.00 | 9 | 17.58% |
| 2005 | $6,300.00 | 11 | 4.78% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $6,300.00 | 11 | 4.78% |
| 2004 | $935.00 | 3 | 0.71% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $935.00 | 3 | 0.71% |
| 2003 | $200.00 | 1 | 0.15% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $200.00 | 1 | 0.15% |
Earnings By Age
| Total Results | Online Results | Offline/LAN Results | |||||||||
| 34 Years Old | $3,600.00 | 2 | 2.73% | | | $3,600.00 | 2 | 2.73% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 33 Years Old | $3,900.00 | 3 | 2.96% | | | $3,900.00 | 3 | 2.96% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 32 Years Old | $4,450.00 | 3 | 3.38% | | | $4,450.00 | 3 | 3.38% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 31 Years Old | $2,124.34 | 3 | 1.61% | | | $1,374.34 | 2 | 1.04% | | | $750.00 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 27 Years Old | $4,137.50 | 3 | 3.14% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $4,137.50 | 3 | 3.14% |
| 24 Years Old | $396.90 | 1 | 0.30% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $396.90 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 23 Years Old | $4,200.00 | 3 | 3.19% | | | $500.00 | 1 | 0.38% | | | $3,700.00 | 2 | 2.81% |
| 22 Years Old | $6,900.00 | 3 | 5.24% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $6,900.00 | 3 | 5.24% |
| 21 Years Old | $32,800.00 | 4 | 24.89% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $32,800.00 | 4 | 24.89% |
| 20 Years Old | $19,674.51 | 6 | 14.93% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $19,674.51 | 6 | 14.93% |
| 19 Years Old | $34,625.00 | 7 | 26.27% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $34,625.00 | 7 | 26.27% |
| 18 Years Old | $10,150.00 | 9 | 7.70% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $10,150.00 | 9 | 7.70% |
| 17 Years Old | $4,300.00 | 9 | 3.26% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $4,300.00 | 9 | 3.26% |
| 16 Years Old | $535.00 | 3 | 0.41% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $535.00 | 3 | 0.41% |
Earnings By Game
| Total Results | Online Results | Offline/LAN Results | |||||||||
| Apex Legends | $4,924.34 | 6 | 3.74% | | | $4,174.34 | 5 | 3.17% | | | $750.00 | 1 | 0.57% |
| Halo 2 | $54,974.51 | 27 | 41.71% | | | $3,900.00 | 3 | 2.96% | | | $51,074.51 | 24 | 38.75% |
| Halo 2 Anniversary | $4,137.50 | 3 | 3.14% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $4,137.50 | 3 | 3.14% |
| Halo 3 | $59,700.00 | 13 | 45.30% | | | $3,000.00 | 1 | 2.28% | | | $56,700.00 | 12 | 43.02% |
| Halo: Combat Evolved | $1,210.00 | 5 | 0.92% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $1,210.00 | 5 | 0.92% |
| Halo: Reach | $6,846.90 | 5 | 5.20% | | | $2,750.00 | 2 | 2.09% | | | $4,096.90 | 3 | 3.11% |
Earnings By Team
| Total Results | Online Results | Offline/LAN Results | |||||||||
| CheckSix Gaming | $375.00 | 1 | 0.28% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $375.00 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Str8 Rippin | $118,071.41 | 42 | 89.59% | | | $6,500.00 | 3 | 4.93% | | | $111,571.41 | 39 | 84.66% |
| Str8 Rippin | $4,137.50 | 3 | 3.14% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% | | | $4,137.50 | 3 | 3.14% |
| Team SoloMid | $200.00 | 1 | 0.15% | | | $200.00 | 1 | 0.15% | | | $0.00 | 0 | 0.00% |
| <independent> | $9,009.34 | 12 | 6.84% | | | $7,124.34 | 7 | 5.41% | | | $1,885.00 | 5 | 1.43% |
Highest Prize Money Won
| 1. | 2008-11-23 | 1st |  » MLG Las Vegas 2008 (Halo 3) | $25,000.00 | Halo 3 |
| 2. | 2007-10-14 | 3rd | » MLG Las Vegas 2007 (Halo 2 4v4) | $10,000.00 | Halo 2 |
| 3. | 2006-11-19 | 3rd | » MLG Las Vegas 2006 (Halo 2 4v4) | $7,500.00 | Halo 2 |
| 4. | 2009-06-07 | 1st | » MLG Columbus 2009 (Halo 3) | $5,000.00 | Halo 3 |
| 5. | 2007-09-23 | 1st | » MLG Orlando 2007 (Halo 2 4v4) | $5,000.00 | Halo 2 |
| 6. | 2008-06-15 | 1st | » MLG San Diego 2008 (Halo 3) | $5,000.00 | Halo 3 |
| 7. | 2008-08-24 | 1st | » MLG Toronto 2008 (Halo 3) | $5,000.00 | Halo 3 |
| 8. | 2006-12-10 | 1st | » WSVG Finals 2006 (Halo 2) | $5,000.00 | Halo 2 |
| 9. | 2010-01-10 | 6th | » MLG Orlando 2009 (Halo 3) | $3,500.00 | Halo 3 |
| 10. | 2006-10-15 | 3rd | » MLG New York Playoffs 2006 (Halo 2 4v4) | $3,125.00 | Halo 2 |
Top Placements
Other Statistics
Overall Ranking
Tsquared is currently ranked #2618 in highest overall earnings, and #437 in highest earnings for players from 
United States.
Prize Money Earned Under 18 Years of Age
Before Tsquared turned 18 years old, he earned $4,835.00 in cash prizes from 12 tournaments. 3.67% of his total prize money was earned before October 15, 2005.
Largest Prize from a Single Tournament
The most money that Tsquared has won from a single tournament was $25,000.00 from MLG Las Vegas 2008 (Halo 3) on November 23, 2008. He placed 1st, making up 18.97% of his total prize money won.
$100,000 Milestone
On June 7, 2009, Tsquared arrived at the $100,000 milestone, winning $5,000.00 and placing 1st at MLG Columbus 2009 (Halo 3). Prize money from 37 tournaments got him to that point.
Notable Contributor
Tsquared has contributed to the competitive scene of the following games outside of competing in tournaments.
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | Host |
| Overwatch | Commentator |
References
The Legacy of Tom 'TSquared' Taylor - Dexerto
Last Checked 2015-07-16 6:47:05 PM
Timeout with Tsquared | News | Major League Gaming
Last Checked 2015-01-18 1:00:31 AM
Tom Taylor on Twitter: "We're back. Let's get it. #Str8 #Halo #MCC #50k"
Last Checked 2015-07-16 6:40:26 PM