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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | PIT | NL | 44 | 71 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.211 | -133.2 |
| 1969 | PIT | NL | 104 | 221 | 30 | 77 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 31 | 36 | 0.348 | 1317.5 |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 104 | 245 | 39 | 61 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 45 | 5 | 41 | 30 | 0.249 | 323.6 |
| 1971 | KCR | AL | 20 | 39 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | KCR | AL | 63 | 113 | 17 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 0.265 | 63.6 |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 69 | 145 | 18 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 32 | 20 | 0.228 | -87.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | PIT | C | 29 | 15 | 82 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | PIT | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | PIT | 1B | 24 | 21 | 217 | 13 | 3 | 24 |
| 1969 | PIT | OF | 36 | 30 | 50 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 1970 | SLN | 1B | 15 | 12 | 109 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 1970 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | SLN | OF | 46 | 43 | 66 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | KCA | OF | 12 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | KCA | C | 21 | 17 | 101 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1972 | KCA | 1B | 6 | 5 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1972 | KCA | 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | KCA | OF | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | KCA | C | 63 | 47 | 267 | 20 | 6 | 2 |
| 1973 | KCA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 113 |
| First Base | 47 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 79 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |