Hawk Taylor, baseball player, 1957-1970

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 131
First Base 15
Left Field 39
Center Field 3
Right Field 21