Harry Taylor, baseball player, 1890-1893

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

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

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