Harry Taylor
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957)
Harry Taylor was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1957 for the Kansas City Athletics. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.12 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/24/2013 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-09-17
- Last Game
- 1957-09-24
Full name: Harry Evans Taylor
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.12 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.12 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 30.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-09-24 | KC1 | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-17 | KC1 | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-09-24 | KC1 | CHW | — | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957-09-17 | KC1 | BOS | — | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1956, 1957 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Taylor
- Was Harry Taylor a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Taylor pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Taylor hit?
- Harry Taylor hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Harry Taylor's career batting average?
- Harry Taylor batted .250 over his career, with 1 hits in 4 at bats.
- What was Harry Taylor's career ERA?
- Harry Taylor finished with a 3.12 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Taylor have?
- Harry Taylor recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Taylor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Taylor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.