Doug Taitt
Born: 8/3/1902 in Bay City, MI, USA
Died: 12/12/1970 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-10 | Final Game: 1932-05-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs
Full name: Douglas John Taitt
Biography
Doug Taitt was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932. Over the course of his career, Taitt participated in 258 games, where he recorded 217 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .263. Known for his versatility on the field, he demonstrated both power and speed with 4 home runs and 13 stolen bases, while also driving in 95 runs for his teams.
Taitt's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, bridging the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era marked by the increasing popularity of the game and the emergence of new playing styles. His ability to combine solid hitting with base-running prowess made him a valued player during his time. While his career was relatively brief, Taitt's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 824 | 81 | 217 | 43 | 16 | 4 | 95 | 13 | 58 | 64 | 0.263 | 0.314 | 0.369 | 0.683 | -1296.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 143 | 482 | 51 | 144 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 61 | 13 | 36 | 32 | 0.299 | 455.1 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 26 | 65 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.277 | -73.3 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 47 | 124 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0.169 | -73.3 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 38 | 151 | 13 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.225 | -699.8 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 228 | 0 | 437 | 30 | 12 | 11 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BOS | OF | 139 | 0 | 251 | 19 | 7 | 8 |
| 1929 | BOS | OF | 21 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHA | OF | 30 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1931 | PHI | OF | 38 | 0 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 171 |