Zack Taylor, baseball player, 1920-1935

Zack Taylor

Born: 7/27/1898 in Yulee, FL, USA

Died: 9/19/1974 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-06-15 | Final Game: 1935-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Wren Taylor

Biography

Zack Taylor was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1920 until his retirement on September 24, 1935. Born in 1898, Taylor made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 918 games, amassing 748 hits and finishing with a batting average of .261. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 311 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his teams. In addition to his hitting prowess, Taylor was known for his speed on the bases, recording 9 stolen bases throughout his career. Although not a power hitter by the standards of later eras, his consistent performance and ability to contribute in various aspects of the game solidified his reputation as a reliable player during the 1920s and 1930s. Taylor's legacy is reflective of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the modern game, and his career remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
918 2865 258 748 113 28 9 311 9 161 192 0.261 0.304 0.329 0.634 -7936.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 17 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.176

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 5 17 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.176

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 856 0 2880 752 86 83

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 855

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rollins College Winter Park FL 1914, 1915

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1929 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 1.0 80 0