Bill Taylor, baseball player, 1954-1958

Bill Taylor

Born: 12/30/1929 in Alhambra, CA, USA

Died: 9/15/2011 in Acton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-14 | Final Game: 1958-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: William Michael Taylor

Biography

Bill Taylor, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1954 and 1958. Primarily serving as a position player, he played a total of 149 games during his career. Taylor's offensive contributions included 41 hits, 7 home runs, and 26 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .237. While he did not register any stolen bases, his power at the plate was evident through his home run total, which showcased his ability to drive in runs. Taylor's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive production. Despite his relatively brief tenure in the majors, his participation in the league during the mid-1950s positioned him among the players of a time when teams were beginning to embrace more aggressive and dynamic styles of play. Though his statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Taylor's time in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 173 17 41 8 0 7 26 0 5 39 0.237 0.264 0.405 0.668 -270.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 14 13 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Right Field 6