Danny Taylor, baseball player, 1926-1936

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 312
Center Field 232
Right Field 18