Doug Taitt
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1932)
Doug Taitt was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932 for the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago White Sox, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 258 career games, he hit .263 with 217 hits, 4 home runs, and 95 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 176 lb
- Died
- 12/12/1970 in Portland, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-04-10
- Last Game
- 1932-05-04
Full name: Douglas John Taitt
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 | .263 | .314 | .369 | .683 | -1,109 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 143 | 482 | 51 | 144 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 61 | 13 | 36 | 32 | .299 | .280 (+6%) | .342 (+2%) | .395 (+10%) | .737 (+6%) | 497.2 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 26 | 65 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .277 | .289 (-4%) | .353 (+3%) | .415 (-19%) | .769 (-9%) | -69.6 |
| 1929 | CHA | AL | 47 | 124 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 13 | .169 | .289 (-41%) | .353 (-38%) | .415 (-46%) | .769 (-42%) | -69.6 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 38 | 151 | 13 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 14 | .225 | .276 (-18%) | .338 (-27%) | .388 (-23%) | .726 (-25%) | -640.2 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 258 | 824 | 81 | 217 | 43 | 16 | 4 | 95 | 13 | 58 | 64 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -282 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (259 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 110 | 363 | 31 | 98 | 1 | 45 | .270 |
| Away | 148 | 459 | 50 | 119 | 3 | 50 | .259 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-05-04 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-04-28 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-25 | PHI | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-04-18 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-27 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-27 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-24 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-22 | PHI | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-21 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-19 | PHI | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-07-25 | BOS | CLE | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 171 |
Doug Taitt: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 10, 1928 and the final game on May 4, 1932, Doug Taitt built the record summarized on this page. Taitt played for the Boston Red Sox (1928 through 1929), the Chicago White Sox (1929), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1931 to 1932). At 6-foot-0 and 176 pounds, Taitt is listed as an outfielder. Taitt hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Taitt was born on August 3, 1902, in Bay City, MI, USA. Taitt died on December 12, 1970, in Portland, OR, USA. The bio lists the given name Douglas John.
The batting record for Taitt: 258 games, 217 hits in 824 at bats, and a .263 average, along with 4 homers and 95 RBI. Taitt got on base at a .314 rate and slugged .369 (.683 OPS). Set against a .281 league average for the same years, Taitt's .263 average sits 6.2% below it. No season topped the 144 hits of 1928.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doug Taitt
- What years did Doug Taitt play?
- Doug Taitt played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932.
- Was Doug Taitt a pitcher?
- No. Doug Taitt was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Doug Taitt hit?
- Doug Taitt hit 4 career home runs with 217 hits.
- What teams did Doug Taitt play for?
- Doug Taitt played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1928–1929), the Chicago White Sox (1929), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1931–1932).
- What were Doug Taitt's career stats?
- In 258 games, Doug Taitt had 217 hits, 4 home runs, 95 RBI, 81 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Doug Taitt play?
- Doug Taitt played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doug Taitt and how much did he weigh?
- Doug Taitt was listed at 6 feet and 176 pounds.
- How many home runs did Doug Taitt hit each season?
- Doug Taitt's home runs by season: 3 in 1928, 0 in 1929, 1 in 1931, and 0 in 1932. His most in one season was 3, in 1928.
- What was Doug Taitt's career batting average?
- Doug Taitt batted .263 over his career, with 217 hits in 824 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doug Taitt have?
- Doug Taitt drove in 95 runs in his career.
- What was Doug Taitt's career ERA?
- Doug Taitt finished with a 27.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Doug Taitt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doug Taitt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.