Danny Taylor
Born: 12/23/1900 in Lash, PA, USA
Died: 10/11/1972 in Latrobe, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-06-30 | Final Game: 1936-07-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Daniel Turney Taylor
Biography
Danny Taylor, born in 1900, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 until his retirement on July 10, 1936. Over the course of his career, he participated in 674 games, amassing 650 hits, 44 home runs, and 305 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .297. Taylor was also a notable base runner, finishing his career with 56 stolen bases. His ability to combine hitting prowess with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game.
Taylor's performance on the field reflected a deep understanding of the game and a skillful approach to both hitting and base running. His contributions were significant during a time when baseball was becoming increasingly popular, and his consistent offensive output helped to define his teams' successes. As a player who thrived in the competitive environment of the late 1920s and early 1930s, Taylor's legacy remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball. His career statistics underscore his effectiveness as a player, marking him as a standout performer of his time.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.0 | 34.0 | 5.0 | 14.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.412 | 0.500 | 0.471 | 0.971 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.625 | 0.250 | 0.875 |
| 1932 | 32.0 | 29.0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.448 | 0.484 | 0.517 | 1.001 |
| 1934 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 674 | 2190 | 388 | 650 | 121 | 37 | 44 | 305 | 56 | 267 | 268 | 0.297 | 0.374 | 0.446 | 0.821 | 5198.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 21 | 50 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.300 | 40.9 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 74 | 219 | 43 | 62 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 6 | 27 | 34 | 0.283 | -91.5 |
| 1931 | CHC | NL | 88 | 270 | 48 | 81 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 41 | 4 | 31 | 46 | 0.300 | 638.1 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 105 | 395 | 84 | 128 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 13 | 33 | 41 | 0.324 | 1418.2 |
| 1932 | CHC | NL | 6 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.227 | 1418.2 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 103 | 358 | 75 | 102 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 40 | 11 | 47 | 45 | 0.285 | 1245.2 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 120 | 405 | 62 | 121 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 57 | 12 | 63 | 47 | 0.299 | 1239.5 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 112 | 352 | 51 | 102 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 59 | 6 | 46 | 32 | 0.290 | 682.8 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 43 | 116 | 12 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 0.293 | 25.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 563 | 0 | 1251 | 33 | 28 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WS1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHN | OF | 52 | 0 | 97 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1931 | CHN | OF | 67 | 0 | 170 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932 | BRO | OF | 96 | 0 | 271 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1932 | CHN | OF | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933 | BRO | OF | 91 | 0 | 247 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 1934 | BRO | OF | 108 | 0 | 188 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1935 | BRO | OF | 99 | 0 | 193 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | OF | 31 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 312 |
| Center Field | 232 |
| Right Field | 18 |