Herbert Taylor
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Herbert Taylor was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Toledo Crawfords. In 4 career games, he hit .143 with 2 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/8/1992 in Pontiac, MI, USA
Full name: Herbert Arnold Taylor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 61.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | TC2 | NN2 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-05-27 | TLC | NW2 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-14 | TLC | NY5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-14 | TLC | NY5 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-13 | TLC | NY5 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Herbert Taylor: the record in brief
Herbert Taylor's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Taylor's only club in the season tables is the Toledo Crawfords. Taylor played primarily as a left fielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 1, 1912, in Moultrie, GA, USA and a listed size of 5'11" and 160 pounds. Taylor died on March 8, 1992, in Pontiac, MI, USA. Herbert Taylor was the playing name; the full given name is Herbert Arnold.
Across 4 games at the plate, Taylor's career line reads 2 hits in 14 at bats for a .143 average. Over the seasons Taylor played, league hitters batted .274; the .143 career figure is 47.9% below that. By OPS the gap is 61.1% below league average (.286 against .735). Taylor's lone season row is 1939 with the Toledo Crawfords: 4 games, 2 hits in 14 at bats.
In Negro Leagues play, Taylor is credited with 2 hits in 14 at bats (.143). Negro Leagues totals are drawn from box-score research and sit in their own table on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herbert Taylor
- Was Herbert Taylor a pitcher?
- No. Herbert Taylor was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Herbert Taylor hit?
- Herbert Taylor hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Herbert Taylor play for?
- Herbert Taylor played for one team, the Toledo Crawfords (1939).
- What were Herbert Taylor's career stats?
- In 4 games, Herbert Taylor had 2 hits, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Herbert Taylor play?
- Herbert Taylor played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Herbert Taylor and how much did he weigh?
- Herbert Taylor was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Herbert Taylor's career batting average?
- Herbert Taylor batted .143 over his career, with 2 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Herbert Taylor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herbert Taylor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.