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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | STL | NL | 9 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 53 | 173 | 24 | 48 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 0.277 | -98.8 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 30 | 73 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.274 | -128.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 139 | 530 | 96 | 163 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 52 | 23 | 55 | 46 | 0.308 | 443.0 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 130 | 488 | 81 | 128 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 6 | 52 | 45 | 0.262 | -327.5 |
| 1928 | STL | NL | 154 | 648 | 111 | 191 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 11 | 84 | 36 | 0.295 | 663.9 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 150 | 613 | 128 | 206 | 42 | 7 | 9 | 62 | 8 | 79 | 49 | 0.336 | 2286.8 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 154 | 664 | 109 | 201 | 41 | 10 | 7 | 93 | 4 | 60 | 38 | 0.303 | 40.5 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 95 | 374 | 42 | 98 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 42 | 24 | 0.262 | -798.7 |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 36 | 133 | 21 | 44 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 0.331 | -798.7 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 96 | 333 | 28 | 81 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 31 | 29 | 0.243 | -1128.7 |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 27 | 71 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 0.225 | -106.7 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | -106.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLN | OF | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | OF | 50 | 0 | 118 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1925 | SLN | OF | 21 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLN | OF | 138 | 0 | 440 | 14 | 20 | 2 |
| 1927 | SLN | OF | 125 | 0 | 396 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 1928 | SLN | OF | 154 | 0 | 547 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
| 1929 | SLN | OF | 150 | 0 | 442 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| 1930 | SLN | OF | 154 | 0 | 425 | 8 | 16 | 3 |
| 1931 | CIN | OF | 95 | 0 | 286 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 1931 | SLN | OF | 36 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1932 | CIN | OF | 88 | 0 | 251 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1933 | CHN | OF | 18 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 |