Harry Taylor
Born: 4/4/1866 in Halsey Valley, NY, USA
Died: 7/12/1955 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-04-18 | Final Game: 1893-09-29
Bats: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Harry Leonard Taylor
Biography
Harry Taylor was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1890s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Born in 1866, Taylor made his mark in professional baseball from 1890 until his final game on September 29, 1893. Over his five-season career, he appeared in 438 games, where he showcased his hitting prowess by accumulating 502 hits and maintaining a solid batting average of .286.
Taylor's offensive contributions included 176 runs batted in and 3 home runs, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball during his time. Notably, he demonstrated remarkable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 108 stolen bases, a testament to his aggressive playing style. While his power numbers were modest, his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offense made him a valuable player in the leagues of the early 1890s. Taylor's career encapsulated a unique era in baseball history, and his achievements remain a part of the rich tapestry of the game's development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 1754 | 311 | 502 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 176 | 108 | 213 | 64 | 0.286 | 0.367 | 0.322 | 0.689 | 1138.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | LS2 | AA | 134 | 553 | 115 | 169 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 53 | 45 | 68 | 0 | 0.306 | 836.8 |
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 91 | 348 | 80 | 103 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 15 | 55 | 30 | 0.296 | 946.2 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 125 | 493 | 66 | 128 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 24 | 58 | 23 | 0.260 | -72.3 |
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 88 | 360 | 50 | 102 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 24 | 32 | 11 | 0.283 | -572.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.300 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | WS | LS2 | 7 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.300 |
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 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | LS2 | 1B | 118 | 0 | 1301 | 51 | 25 | 54 |
| 1890 | LS2 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1890 | LS2 | SS | 12 | 0 | 21 | 51 | 8 | 4 |
| 1891 | LS2 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | OF | 73 | 0 | 121 | 10 | 11 | 3 |
| 1893 | BLN | 1B | 88 | 0 | 882 | 43 | 23 | 58 |
Career Games by 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 |