Live Oak Taylor

Live Oak Taylor, born in 1851, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1877 until his retirement on July 30, 1884. Primarily recognized as a position player, Taylor participated in 67 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 56 hits, culminating in a batting average of .218, which reflected the offensive challenges of the era, often characterized by low scoring and a focus on pitching. Throughout his career, Taylor contributed 8 runs batted in (RBIs) but did not hit any home runs, indicative of the playing style prevalent in the late 19th century when power hitting was not yet a significant aspect of the game. Notably, he did not attempt any stolen bases, which may reflect the strategic approaches of teams during that period. While his statistics may not place him among the game's greats, Taylor's participation in the formative years of professional baseball helped shape the landscape of the sport in its early days.