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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 30 | 102 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.196 | -730.3 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 96 | 337 | 29 | 97 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 0.288 | -686.5 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 99 | 345 | 36 | 100 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0.290 | -704.8 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 109 | 352 | 33 | 109 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0.310 | -213.3 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 125 | 432 | 36 | 110 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 28 | 27 | 0.255 | -1338.7 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 30 | 96 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.240 | -283.4 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 83 | 258 | 18 | 60 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 0.233 | -283.4 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 125 | 399 | 36 | 100 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 33 | 29 | 0.251 | -1245.5 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 34 | 101 | 8 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.248 | -353.4 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 64 | 215 | 29 | 59 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0.274 | -353.4 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 32 | 95 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.232 | -513.1 |
| 1931 | CHC | NL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CHC | NL | 21 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 16 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NYY | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 26 | 54 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.130 | -479.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | C | 9 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRO | C | 30 | 0 | 106 | 33 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | BRO | C | 6 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | BRO | C | 84 | 0 | 354 | 118 | 16 | 6 |
| 1924 | BRO | C | 93 | 0 | 388 | 96 | 6 | 13 |
| 1925 | BRO | C | 96 | 0 | 294 | 102 | 17 | 12 |
| 1926 | BSN | C | 123 | 0 | 394 | 123 | 8 | 17 |
| 1927 | BSN | C | 27 | 0 | 137 | 28 | 2 | 3 |
| 1927 | NY1 | C | 81 | 0 | 267 | 51 | 9 | 8 |
| 1928 | BSN | C | 124 | 0 | 367 | 83 | 7 | 8 |
| 1929 | BSN | C | 31 | 0 | 101 | 35 | 5 | 3 |
| 1929 | CHN | C | 64 | 0 | 247 | 36 | 6 | 4 |
| 1930 | CHN | C | 28 | 0 | 92 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | CHN | C | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHN | C | 14 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | CHN | C | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | NYA | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | BRO | C | 26 | 0 | 51 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
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 |