John Taff
Born: 6/3/1890 in Austin, TX, USA
Died: 5/15/1961 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-05-11 | Final Game: 1913-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Gallatin Taff
Biography
John Taff was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Taff's career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning from May 11, 1913, to June 28, 1913, during which he played in a total of 7 games. As a position player, he had a modest impact on the field, finishing his short stint with 1 hit in 5 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. He recorded 1 run batted in (RBI) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career.
Despite his limited appearances, Taff's time in the majors encapsulates the challenges faced by players in that era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. His involvement in the game, albeit brief, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the many individuals who sought to make their mark on America’s pastime during a time of significant evolution within the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.7 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.7 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 6.62 | 300.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |