Fred Taylor
Born: 12/3/1924 in Zanesville, OH, USA
Died: 1/6/2002 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-09-12 | Final Game: 1952-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 201 lbs
Full name: Frederick Rankin Taylor
Biography
Fred Taylor, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1950 to 1952. During his brief career, he played as a position player, appearing in a total of 22 games. Taylor recorded 9 hits, driving in 4 runs, and finished with a batting average of .191. He did not hit any home runs and did not attempt to steal any bases.
Taylor's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, shortly after World War II when the game was becoming increasingly competitive and diverse. Though his time in the majors was limited, Taylor's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity and spirit of players from that era. His journey through the league is a testament to the many athletes who persevered during a time of significant change in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 47 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.191 | 0.255 | 0.234 | 0.489 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 6 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 10 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 0 | 85 | 10 | 2 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 1951 | WS1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1952 | WS1 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950 |