John Taff

Born: 6/3/1890 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 5/15/1961 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-11 | Final Game: 1913-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Gallatin Taff

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Biography

John Taff was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Taff's career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning from May 11, 1913, to June 28, 1913, during which he played in a total of 7 games. As a position player, he had a modest impact on the field, finishing his short stint with 1 hit in 5 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. He recorded 1 run batted in (RBI) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career. Despite his limited appearances, Taff's time in the majors encapsulates the challenges faced by players in that era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. His involvement in the game, albeit brief, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the many individuals who sought to make their mark on America’s pastime during a time of significant evolution within the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	1	0	0	1	17.7	22	13	0	5	9	6.62	0

Career ERA 6.62 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 116.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1913	PHA	AL	0	1	7	1	0	0	1	17.7	22	13	5	9	6.62	3.07 (-116%)	286.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1913	PHA	AL	7	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	PHA	P	7	0	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7