Harry Taylor
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1893)
Harry Taylor was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1893 for the Louisville Colonels, the Louisville Colonels, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 438 career games, he hit .286 with 502 hits, 3 home runs, and 176 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,239.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 160 lb
- Died
- 7/12/1955 in Buffalo, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-18
- Last Game
- 1893-09-29
Full name: Harry Leonard Taylor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 1,754 | 311 | 502 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 176 | 108 | 213 | 64 | .286 | .367 | .322 | .689 | 1,239 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.
Career OBP .367 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OPS .689 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | LS2 | AA | 134 | 553 | 115 | 169 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 53 | 45 | 68 | 0 | .306 | .260 (+17%) | .336 (+14%) | .351 (-2%) | .687 (+6%) | 836.8 |
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 91 | 348 | 80 | 103 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 15 | 55 | 30 | .296 | .254 (+17%) | .331 (+20%) | .343 (+2%) | .675 (+11%) | 940.5 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 125 | 493 | 66 | 128 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 24 | 58 | 23 | .260 | .244 (+6%) | .316 (+8%) | .327 (-15%) | .644 (-4%) | -57.0 |
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 88 | 360 | 50 | 102 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 24 | 32 | 11 | .283 | .279 (+1%) | .356 (-3%) | .379 (-15%) | .735 (-9%) | -481.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 438 | 1,754 | 311 | 502 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 176 | 108 | 213 | 64 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 1,239 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 330 | 0 | 3438 | 157 | 77 | 189 |
| 2B | 19 | 0 | 35 | 53 | 8 | 5 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 73 | 0 | 121 | 10 | 11 | 3 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 22 | 53 | 8 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | LS2 | 1B | 118 | 0 | 1301 | 51 | 25 | 54 |
| 1890 | LS2 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1890 | LS2 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | LS2 | SS | 12 | 0 | 21 | 51 | 8 | 4 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 1B | 90 | 0 | 909 | 44 | 21 | 55 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | LS2 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | 1B | 34 | 0 | 346 | 19 | 8 | 22 |
| 1892 | LS3 | 2B | 14 | 0 | 25 | 39 | 5 | 3 |
| 1892 | LS3 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1892 | LS3 | OF | 73 | 0 | 121 | 10 | 11 | 3 |
| 1892 | LS3 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | BLN | 1B | 88 | 0 | 882 | 43 | 23 | 58 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 330 |
| Second Base | 19 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 50 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca | NY | 1886, 1887, 1888 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Taylor (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Taylor
- What years did Harry Taylor play?
- Harry Taylor played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1893.
- Was Harry Taylor a pitcher?
- No. Harry Taylor was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Taylor hit?
- Harry Taylor hit 3 career home runs with 502 hits.
- What was Harry Taylor's career batting average?
- Harry Taylor batted .286 over his career, with 502 hits in 1,754 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Taylor have?
- Harry Taylor drove in 176 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Taylor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Taylor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.