Carl Taylor, baseball player, 1968-1973

Carl Taylor

Born: 1/20/1944 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-11 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Carl Means Taylor

Biography

Carl Taylor, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1968 and 1973. Primarily a position player, Taylor appeared in 411 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .266. Over the course of his time in the league, he amassed 225 hits, including 10 home runs and 115 runs batted in, showcasing his capability to contribute offensively to his teams. Taylor played during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the emergence of more athletic players and evolving strategies on the field. His speed on the bases was highlighted by his 12 stolen bases, which added an extra dimension to his game. While he may not have been a household name, Taylor's contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflected the competitive spirit of an era that bridged traditional baseball with the modern game. His career, though brief, remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
411 846 113 225 31 6 10 115 12 136 130 0.266 0.367 0.352 0.720 1484.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 47 38 379 21 6 37
3B 6 1 2 6 0 0
C 113 79 450 36 10 5
OF 104 85 153 6 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 113
First Base 47
Third Base 6
Left Field 27
Right Field 79
Designated Hitter 1