Harry Taylor
Born: 5/20/1919 in East Glenn, IN, USA
Died: 11/5/2000 in Terre Haute, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-09-22 | Final Game: 1952-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Harry Taylor
Biography
Harry Taylor was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1919. He played in Major League Baseball from 1946 until his final appearance on May 4, 1952. Over the course of his career, Taylor compiled a record of 19 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. He recorded a total of 127 strikeouts and notched 4 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Taylor's career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball, just after World War II, when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and a wave of new talent. As a pitcher, he was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, which allowed him to adapt to the evolving game. While his overall statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, his contributions to his teams during the early years of the post-war era reflect the determination and skill of players who helped shape the future of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 21 | 90 | 44 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 357.7 | 344 | 163 | 25 | 201 | 127 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 10 | 5 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 162.0 | 130 | 56 | 83 | 58 | 3.11 | -1369.9 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 2 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.7 | 90 | 48 | 61 | 32 | 5.36 | -2901.9 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19.0 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1.42 | 645.6 |
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 81.3 | 100 | 52 | 42 | 22 | 5.75 | -917.7 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1.80 | -473.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 124 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.161 | 0.181 | 0.210 | 0.391 | -570.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 33 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.129 | -570.7 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 17 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 31 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | BRO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | BRO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 90 | 0 | 24 | 80 | 1 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BRO | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| 1948 | BRO | P | 17 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 1950 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | BOS | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 90 |