Taft Newman

Born: 8/3/1908 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 1/7/1985 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Taft Talmadge Newman

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Biography

Taft Newman, born in 1908, is an active position player known for his impressive start in professional baseball. With a career spanning a brief but notable period, he has participated in 2 games, showcasing his skills with 2 hits and a remarkable batting average of 0.4. While he has yet to hit any home runs or drive in RBIs, his ability to steal bases is highlighted by his 1 stolen base, reflecting his speed and agility on the field. Newman's contributions come at a time when the game is evolving, with players increasingly focusing on speed and on-base skills. His performance, albeit in a limited capacity, positions him as a player to watch as he continues to develop and adapt to the demands of modern baseball. As he remains active in the league, fans and analysts alike are keen to see how his career unfolds and what impact he will have on his team and the game as a whole.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.400	0.500	0.400	0.900	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +36.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +41.1% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.900 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	NEG	NNL	2	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	2	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	NEG	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	2