Hawk Taylor
Born: 4/3/1939 in Metropolis, IL, USA
Died: 6/9/2012 in Paducah, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-06-09 | Final Game: 1970-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Robert Dale Taylor
Biography
Hawk Taylor, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1957 until his retirement in 1970. Taylor primarily played as a position player and made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition in the game's playing style and tactics. Over the course of his career, he participated in 394 games, accumulating a total of 158 hits, 16 home runs, and 82 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .218. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases, indicating a playing style that was more focused on power than speed.
Taylor's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the rise of power hitters and changing strategies on the field. Although he may not have been at the forefront of the game, his contributions were a part of the rich tapestry of baseball during the late 1950s through the 1960s. Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, Taylor's resilience and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 724 | 56 | 158 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 82 | 0 | 36 | 146 | 0.218 | 0.258 | 0.319 | 0.578 | -1179.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | ATL | NL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 20 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 20 | 47 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.255 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 16 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.069 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 92 | 225 | 20 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 0.240 | -533.3 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 25 | 46 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 53 | 109 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.174 | -560.0 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 23 | 52 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.308 | 141.4 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 13 | 37 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.243 | 141.4 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 64 | 89 | 7 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0.270 | 79.1 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 57 | 55 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.164 | -306.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 6 | 70 | 8 | 5 | 8 |
| C | 131 | 82 | 474 | 65 | 9 | 11 |
| OF | 62 | 46 | 97 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | ML1 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | ML1 | OF | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | ML1 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | ML1 | OF | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | ML1 | OF | 11 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | ML1 | OF | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | C | 45 | 34 | 182 | 28 | 4 | 5 |
| 1964 | NYN | OF | 16 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | C | 15 | 6 | 46 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | C | 29 | 16 | 80 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1966 | NYN | 1B | 13 | 4 | 60 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 1967 | CAL | C | 19 | 13 | 84 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | NYN | C | 12 | 10 | 56 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | KCA | C | 6 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | KCA | OF | 18 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | KCA | C | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 131 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 21 |