C. I. Taylor
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
C. I. Taylor was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the West Baden Sprudels and the Indianapolis ABCs. In 60 career games, he hit .221 with 19 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 2/23/1922 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Full name: Charles Isham Taylor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 86 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | .221 | .309 | .291 | .600 | 0 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .600 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | WES | 7 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | WBS | WES | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WBS | WES | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | ABC | WES | 11 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | ABC | WES | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | ABC | WES | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | ABC | WES | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | ABC | WES | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 60 | 86 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | .221 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | WES | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 6.46 | 2.79 (-131%) | -7.7 |
| 1911 | WBS | WES | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5.00 | 3.37 (-48%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 5.92 | — | -8 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| PH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | 2B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1910 | WBS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | WBS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | WBS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | WBS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | WBS | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | WBS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | ABC | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | ABC | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | ABC | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | ABC | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | ABC | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | ABC | PH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | ABC | PR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
C. I. Taylor: the record in brief
C. I. Taylor's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1910 to 1921. Taylor played for the West Baden Sprudels (1910 through 1913) and the Indianapolis ABCs (1914 to 1921). The bio lists Taylor as a second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads January 20, 1875, in Anderson, SC, USA. The bio records the death on February 23, 1922, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. The bio lists the given name Charles Isham.
The batting record for Taylor: 60 games, 19 hits in 86 at bats, and a .221 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .309 clip and slugging .291, Taylor finished with a .600 OPS. Measured against the leagues Taylor played in, the .221 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 15.1% below the league. The hits column peaks at 6, in 1910. The best average in the busiest seasons was .261, in 1910.
Frequently Asked Questions about C. I. Taylor
- Was C. I. Taylor a pitcher?
- No. C. I. Taylor was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did C. I. Taylor hit?
- C. I. Taylor hit 1 career home run with 19 hits.
- What teams did C. I. Taylor play for?
- C. I. Taylor played for 2 teams: the West Baden Sprudels (1910–1913) and the Indianapolis ABCs (1914–1918, 1920–1921).
- What were C. I. Taylor's career stats?
- In 60 games, C. I. Taylor had 19 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, 12 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did C. I. Taylor play?
- C. I. Taylor played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was C. I. Taylor and how much did he weigh?
- C. I. Taylor was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did C. I. Taylor hit each season?
- C. I. Taylor's home runs by season: 0 in 1910, 0 in 1911, 1 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 0 in 1914, 0 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 0 in 1920, and 0 in 1921. His most in one season was 1, in 1912.
- What was C. I. Taylor's career batting average?
- C. I. Taylor batted .221 over his career, with 19 hits in 86 at bats.
- How many RBI did C. I. Taylor have?
- C. I. Taylor drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was C. I. Taylor's career ERA?
- C. I. Taylor finished with a 5.92 career ERA, going 1-1 with 17 strikeouts.
- Is C. I. Taylor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. C. I. Taylor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.