LeRoy Taylor
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
LeRoy Taylor was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 7 teams, including the Chicago American Giants. In 382 career games, he hit .306 with 444 hits, 5 home runs, and 193 RBI. LeRoy Taylor was an All-Star. 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/7/1968 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: LeRoy R. Taylor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 1,453 | 269 | 444 | 53 | 21 | 5 | 193 | 75 | 90 | 9 | .306 | .351 | .381 | .732 | -748 |
Career AVG .306 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .732 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CAG | NNL | 18 | 60 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .283 | .288 (-2%) | .349 (+5%) | .407 (-14%) | .756 (-5%) | -25.4 |
| 1925 | BBB | NNL | 3 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | -25.4 |
| 1926 | ABC | NNL | 68 | 289 | 51 | 82 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 0 | .284 | .279 (+1%) | .345 (-5%) | .390 (-16%) | .735 (-10%) | -466.8 |
| 1928 | KCM | NNL | 75 | 277 | 44 | 77 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 13 | 0 | .278 | .280 (-1%) | .342 (-7%) | .395 (-26%) | .737 (-17%) | -708.7 |
| 1929 | KCM | NNL | 73 | 271 | 60 | 96 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 51 | 34 | 16 | 1 | .354 | .289 (+22%) | .353 (+12%) | .415 (+13%) | .769 (+12%) | 602.4 |
| 1930 | KCM | NNL | 58 | 215 | 42 | 61 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 9 | 14 | 8 | .284 | .293 (-3%) | .354 (-5%) | .429 (-11%) | .784 (-8%) | -307.5 |
| 1932 | HG | EWL | 35 | 138 | 19 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .304 | .275 (+11%) | .335 (-1%) | .391 (-2%) | .726 (-1%) | -39.0 |
| 1932 | KCM | IND | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .312 | — | — | — | — | -39.0 |
| 1933 | ID | NN2 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CRS | NN2 | 20 | 73 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .342 | .278 (+23%) | .340 (+11%) | .392 (+12%) | .733 (+11%) | 124.0 |
| 1935 | KCM | IND | 12 | 44 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 72.5 |
| 1936 | KCM | IND | 11 | 41 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .366 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 382 | 1,453 | 269 | 444 | 53 | 21 | 5 | 193 | 75 | 90 | 9 | .306 | — | — | — | — | -813 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 387 | 360 | 587 | 30 | 49 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CAG | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CAG | OF | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BBB | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | ABC | OF | 70 | 68 | 127 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 1928 | KCM | OF | 75 | 75 | 123 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 1929 | KCM | OF | 75 | 73 | 110 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
| 1930 | KCM | OF | 59 | 57 | 88 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | HG | OF | 35 | 35 | 59 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1932 | KCM | OF | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | ID | OF | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | CRS | OF | 22 | 20 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | KCM | OF | 12 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | KCM | OF | 11 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 63 |
| Center Field | 78 |
| Right Field | 246 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
LeRoy Taylor: the record in brief
LeRoy Taylor's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1925 to 1936. The team column moves through the Chicago American Giants (1925), the Birmingham Black Barons (1925), the Indianapolis ABCs (1926), the Kansas City Monarchs (1928 through 1936), the Homestead Grays (1932), the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars (1933), and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934). Taylor, born on August 11, 1902, in Marshall, TX, USA, is listed as a right fielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Taylor's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on March 7, 1968, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Taylor's full given name, per the bio, is LeRoy R. Taylor.
In 382 games and 1,453 at bats, Taylor batted .306 with 444 hits, along with 5 homers, 193 RBI, and 75 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .351 and the slugging percentage .381, for an OPS of .732. Measured against the leagues Taylor played in, the .306 career average compares with a .282 league average over the same seasons, 8.3% above the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about LeRoy Taylor
- Was LeRoy Taylor a pitcher?
- No. LeRoy Taylor was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did LeRoy Taylor hit?
- LeRoy Taylor hit 5 career home runs with 444 hits.
- What teams did LeRoy Taylor play for?
- LeRoy Taylor played for 7 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1925), the Birmingham Black Barons (1925), the Indianapolis ABCs (1926), the Kansas City Monarchs (1928–1930, 1932, 1935–1936), the Homestead Grays (1932), the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars (1933), and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934).
- Did LeRoy Taylor win an MVP award?
- No. LeRoy Taylor did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did LeRoy Taylor win?
- LeRoy Taylor was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were LeRoy Taylor's career stats?
- In 382 games, LeRoy Taylor had 444 hits, 5 home runs, 193 RBI, 269 runs, and 75 stolen bases, with a .306 batting average.
- What position did LeRoy Taylor play?
- LeRoy Taylor played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was LeRoy Taylor and how much did he weigh?
- LeRoy Taylor was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did LeRoy Taylor hit each season?
- LeRoy Taylor's home runs by season: 1 in 1925, 1 in 1926, 0 in 1928, 1 in 1929, 1 in 1930, 1 in 1932, 0 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 0 in 1935, and 0 in 1936. His most in one season was 1, in 1925–1926, 1929–1930, 1932.
- What was LeRoy Taylor's career batting average?
- LeRoy Taylor batted .306 over his career, with 444 hits in 1,453 at bats.
- How many RBI did LeRoy Taylor have?
- LeRoy Taylor drove in 193 runs in his career.
- Is LeRoy Taylor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. LeRoy Taylor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did LeRoy Taylor make?
- LeRoy Taylor was selected to 1 All-Star Game.