Ben Taylor

Born: 4/2/1889 in Paoli, IN, USA

Died: 11/3/1946 in Martin County, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-28 | Final Game: 1912-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Harrison Taylor

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Biography

Ben Taylor was a professional baseball player born in 1889 who played briefly in the early 20th century, specifically from June 28 to July 4, 1912. His career in Major League Baseball was notably short, comprising just two games. During this time, Taylor did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he did not steal any bases. Despite the limited scope of his playing career, Taylor's appearance in the major leagues during a transformative era in baseball history provides a glimpse into the early days of professional play. Taylor's time in the league occurred during a period when the game was evolving, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style that would emerge in the following decades. Although he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Taylor's participation as a position player in the major leagues reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by athletes in that era. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not defined by prolific statistics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.7	9	2	0	3	2	3.18	0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 5.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	CIN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.7	9	2	3	2	3.18	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	CIN	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CIN	P	2	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2