Ben Taylor
⭐ Hall of Fame 2006
Born: 7/1/1888 in Anderson, SC, USA
Died: 1/24/1953 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-08-24 | Final Game: 1936-08-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Harrison Taylor
Biography
Ben Taylor, born in 1888, was a notable position player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1936. While Taylor did not accumulate traditional statistics during his time on the field, with career totals of 0 games, 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, a batting average of 0.0, and 0 stolen bases, his impact on the game extended beyond mere numbers. He was recognized for his contributions to baseball history and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, underscoring his significance in the sport.
Taylor played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-driven styles of the late 1930s. His career reflects the experiences of many players of the time, where opportunities could be limited, yet the passion for the game and the pursuit of excellence remained paramount. His legacy is preserved not only through his Hall of Fame induction but also by the respect he garnered from peers and historians alike, making him a respected figure in baseball's rich tapestry.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106.0 | 92.0 | 11.0 | 26.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 0.283 | 0.353 | 0.359 | 0.712 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 1913 | 40.0 | 35.0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.371 | 0.405 | 0.514 | 0.919 |
| 1915 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 1916 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.375 | 0.333 | 0.708 |
| 1921 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.188 | 0.235 | 0.188 | 0.423 |
| 1922 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1927 | 24.0 | 20.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.300 | 0.391 | 0.300 | 0.691 |
| 1928 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.333 | 0.633 |
| 1936 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |