Taylor Shafer
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
Taylor Shafer was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890 for 4 teams, including the Altoona Mountain City, a span of 7 seasons. In 129 career games, he hit .187 with 92 hits and 21 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 10/27/1945 in Glendale, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-05
- Last Game
- 1890-09-16
Full name: Zachary Taylor Shafer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 493 | 57 | 92 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 46 | 0 | .187 | .259 | .227 | .486 | -1,591 |
Career AVG .187 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career SLG .227 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career OPS .486 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | ALT | UA | 13 | 55 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .327 | .243 (+35%) | .278 (+30%) | .327 (+11%) | .606 (+20%) | 165.8 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 44 | 164 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | .171 | .243 (-30%) | .278 (-14%) | .327 (-35%) | .606 (-25%) | 165.8 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 165.8 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 69 | 261 | 28 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 0 | .172 | .260 (-34%) | .336 (-23%) | .351 (-39%) | .687 (-31%) | -1251.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 129 | 493 | 57 | 92 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 46 | 0 | .187 | — | — | — | — | -754 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| Second Base | 70 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 44 |
Taylor Shafer: the record in brief
Taylor Shafer's major league career runs from a debut on May 5, 1884 to a final game on September 16, 1890. The season rows list, in order, the Altoona Mountain City (1884), the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Baltimore Monumentals (1884), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890). Listed as a second baseman, Shafer hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Shafer is listed at 5-foot-7 and 155 pounds. The birth record reads July 13, 1866, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Shafer died on October 27, 1945, in Glendale, CA, USA. Taylor Shafer was the playing name; the full given name is Zachary Taylor.
The batting record for Shafer: 129 games, 92 hits in 493 at bats, and a .187 average; the totals also include 21 runs batted in. Shafer's career OPS of .486 combines a .259 on-base mark with .227 slugging. The league as a whole hit .252 across Shafer's seasons, which puts the .187 career mark 25.9% below average. Shafer collected a career-high 45 hits in 1890. Shafer drove in a season-high 21 runs in 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .172 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Shafer
- What years did Taylor Shafer play?
- Taylor Shafer played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890.
- Was Taylor Shafer a pitcher?
- No. Taylor Shafer was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Taylor Shafer hit?
- Taylor Shafer hit 0 career home runs with 92 hits.
- What teams did Taylor Shafer play for?
- Taylor Shafer played for 4 teams: the Altoona Mountain City (1884), the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Baltimore Monumentals (1884), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890).
- What were Taylor Shafer's career stats?
- In 129 games, Taylor Shafer had 92 hits, 21 RBI, 57 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .187 batting average.
- What position did Taylor Shafer play?
- Taylor Shafer played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Taylor Shafer and how much did he weigh?
- Taylor Shafer was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Taylor Shafer's career batting average?
- Taylor Shafer batted .187 over his career, with 92 hits in 493 at bats.
- How many RBI did Taylor Shafer have?
- Taylor Shafer drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Taylor Shafer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Taylor Shafer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.