Taylor Douthit, baseball player, 1923-1933

Taylor Douthit

Born: 4/22/1901 in Little Rock, AR, USA

Died: 5/28/1986 in Fremont, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-14 | Final Game: 1933-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Taylor Lee Douthit

Biography

Taylor Douthit was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned from 1923 to 1933. Primarily known as a position player, Douthit played a total of 1,074 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He established himself as a reliable hitter, finishing his career with 1,201 hits and a commendable batting average of .291. Douthit demonstrated versatility and power at the plate, contributing 29 home runs and 396 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 67 stolen bases throughout his career. Douthit's playing years coincided with the latter part of the Deadball Era, a period characterized by lower offensive numbers and a focus on strategic play. His ability to maintain a high batting average and contribute effectively in scoring situations made him a valuable asset for the teams he played for. While he may not have been among the most recognized stars of his time, Taylor Douthit's consistent performance and all-around skills secured his legacy as a noteworthy player in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1074 4127 665 1201 220 38 29 396 67 443 312 0.291 0.364 0.384 0.748 1222.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 50 5 7 2 0 1 4 4 5 0.140

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1930 WS SLN 6 24 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 0.083
1928 WS SLN 3 11 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.091
1926 WS SLN 4 15 3 4 2 0 0 1 3 2 0.267

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1036 0 3109 70 91 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 985
Right Field 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1921, 1922, 1923

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1929 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 14.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 5.0 80 0