Lefty Taber
Born: 1/11/1900 in Rock Island, IL, USA
Died: 11/5/1983 in Lincoln, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-09-04 | Final Game: 1927-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Edward Timothy Taber
Biography
Lefty Taber, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1926 to 1927. He played as a position player primarily in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time when the game was transitioning into a more dynamic and competitive era. Despite his efforts, Taber's time on the field was limited, as he appeared in only 9 games during his career.
Throughout his brief stint in the majors, Taber faced significant challenges in making an impact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no recorded hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases. His lack of offensive statistics reflects the difficulties many players faced during this period, as teams were still establishing their lineups and strategies. While Taber may not have left a lasting mark in terms of conventional statistics, he is a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to reach the major leagues in a time of fierce competition and evolving gameplay.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 7.56 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 18.90 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque | IA | 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 |
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1923, 1924 |