Ben Taylor
Born: 9/30/1927 in Metropolis, IL, USA
Died: 5/11/1999 in Alma, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-29 | Final Game: 1955-09-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Eugene Taylor
Biography
Ben Taylor was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1951 to 1955. Born in 1927, Taylor primarily served as a position player during his career, which spanned a total of 52 games. He recorded 28 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 6 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. Taylor also showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 1 stolen base.
Taylor's playing days occurred during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the tail end of the post-war period and the gradual integration of the sport. Although his Major League tenure was relatively brief, Taylor's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the time. His experience in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and dynamics faced by players in the mid-20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 121 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 31 | 0.231 | 0.306 | 0.339 | 0.645 | 30.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 33 | 93 | 14 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 0.258 | 30.8 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | ATL | NL | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 30 | 0 | 232 | 16 | 6 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | 1B | 25 | 0 | 195 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| 1952 | DET | 1B | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1955 | ML1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |