Taylor Shafer, baseball player, 1884-1890

Taylor Shafer

Born: 7/13/1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/27/1945 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-05 | Final Game: 1890-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Zachary Taylor Shafer

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Biography

Taylor Shafer was a professional baseball player born in 1866, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1890. As a position player, he participated in 129 games during his time in the major leagues. Shafer recorded a total of 92 hits, contributing to a batting average of .187. Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career, he managed to drive in 21 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 19 stolen bases. Playing during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play, Shafer's contributions were more aligned with the fundamentals of the game rather than power hitting. His role as a position player highlighted the importance of speed and agility, traits that were essential for players of his time. While not among the most celebrated figures of his era, Shafer's dedication to the game and his performance on the field reflected the evolving nature of baseball during a pivotal period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
129 493 57 92 8 6 0 21 19 46 0 0.187 0.259 0.227 0.486 -1824.0

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.486 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 25.1% below 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
1884 ALT UA 13 55 10 18 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.327 .243 (+35%) .278 (+30%) .327 (+11%) .606 (+20%) 165.8
1884 KCU UA 44 164 18 28 3 2 0 0 0 15 0 0.171 .243 (-30%) .278 (-14%) .327 (-35%) .606 (-25%) 165.8
1884 BLU UA 3 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.077 — — — — 165.8
1890 PH4 AA 69 261 28 45 3 4 0 21 19 28 0 0.172 .260 (-34%) .336 (-23%) .351 (-39%) .687 (-31%) -1436.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 70 0 217 196 36 39
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 3 0 13 4 3 0
OF 57 0 71 15 23 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT C 1 0 5 1 0 0
1884 ALT OF 13 0 18 2 3 0
1884 KCU 2B 1 0 3 1 1 0
1884 KCU 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 KCU C 2 0 8 3 3 0
1884 KCU OF 41 0 51 12 19 0
1884 KCU SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 BLU OF 3 0 2 1 1 0
1890 PH4 2B 69 0 214 195 35 39

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
Second Base 70
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 10
Center Field 4
Right Field 44