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 |
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Harry Taylor: the record in brief
Harry Taylor's major league career runs from a debut on April 18, 1890 to a final game on September 29, 1893. By club, Taylor's seasons break down as the Louisville Colonels (1890 through 1892) and the Baltimore Orioles (1893). Taylor played primarily as a first baseman. Born on April 4, 1866, in Halsey Valley, NY, USA, Taylor was listed at 160 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio records the death on July 12, 1955, in Buffalo, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name Harry Leonard.
Taylor collected 502 hits in 1,754 at bats across 438 games, good for a .286 batting average, plus 3 home runs, 176 runs batted in, and 108 stolen bases. Taylor got on base at a .367 rate and slugged .322 (.689 OPS). Taylor's .286 average ran 10.5% above the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 169 hits of 1890. 1893 brought the most runs batted in, 54. 1890 brought a season-best 45 stolen bases.
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 teams did Harry Taylor play for?
- Harry Taylor played for 2 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1890–1892) and the Baltimore Orioles (1893).
- What were Harry Taylor's career stats?
- In 438 games, Harry Taylor had 502 hits, 3 home runs, 176 RBI, 311 runs, and 108 stolen bases, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Harry Taylor play?
- Harry Taylor played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Taylor and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Taylor was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Taylor hit each season?
- Harry Taylor's home runs by season: 0 in 1890, 2 in 1891, 0 in 1892, and 1 in 1893. His most in one season was 2, in 1891.
- 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.