Ed Taubensee

Born: 10/31/1968 in Beeville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-18 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Edward Kenneth Taubensee

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Biography

Ed Taubensee was a professional baseball player born in 1968 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Known for his solid hitting and versatility, Taubensee made a significant impact during his career, participating in 975 games. He recorded 784 hits, 94 home runs, and drove in 419 runs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .273. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 11 stolen bases over his time in the league. Taubensee's career unfolded during an era characterized by offensive explosiveness and the integration of advanced training techniques. His ability to combine power with a solid batting average made him a valuable player for the teams he represented. Over the years, he became known for his consistent performance and reliability, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. As a retired player, Taubensee remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions both at the plate and behind it.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
975 2874 351 784 151 9 94 419 11 255 574 0.273 0.331 0.430 0.761 356.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.761 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — near 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
1991 CLE AL 26 66 5 16 2 1 0 8 0 5 16 0.242 .255 (-5%) .323 (-11%) .384 (-21%) .708 (-17%) -197.7
1992 HOU NL 104 297 23 66 15 0 5 28 2 31 78 0.222 .255 (-13%) .322 (-7%) .377 (-14%) .699 (-11%) -570.0
1993 HOU NL 94 288 26 72 11 1 9 42 1 21 44 0.250 .265 (-6%) .332 (-10%) .403 (-4%) .735 (-6%) -400.5
1994 HOU NL 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1994 CIN NL 61 177 29 52 8 2 8 21 2 15 28 0.294 .269 (+9%) .338 (+2%) .424 (+17%) .763 (+10%) 0.0
1995 CIN NL 80 218 32 62 14 2 9 44 2 22 52 0.284 .266 (+7%) .337 (+5%) .417 (+18%) .755 (+12%) 471.4
1996 CIN NL 108 327 46 95 20 0 12 48 3 26 64 0.291 .269 (+8%) .340 (-1%) .426 (+8%) .767 (+4%) 203.7
1997 CIN NL 108 254 26 68 18 0 10 34 0 22 66 0.268 .266 (avg) .336 (-4%) .419 (+9%) .756 (+3%) 69.8
1998 CIN NL 130 431 61 120 27 0 11 72 1 52 93 0.278 .266 (+5%) .335 (+5%) .420 (-1%) .755 (+2%) 201.9
1999 CIN NL 126 424 58 132 22 2 21 87 0 30 67 0.311 .271 (+15%) .344 (+3%) .433 (+20%) .778 (+12%) 990.1
2000 CIN NL 81 266 29 71 12 0 6 24 0 21 44 0.267 .270 (-1%) .344 (-6%) .437 (-13%) .782 (-10%) -506.2
2001 CLE AL 52 116 16 29 2 1 3 11 0 10 19 0.250 .263 (-5%) .332 (-5%) .426 (-15%) .758 (-11%) -209.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 NLCS CIN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 7 54 2 0 6
C 871 727 4941 340 65 47
OF 11 7 8 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CLE C 25 20 89 6 2 1
1992 HOU C 103 88 557 66 5 6
1993 HOU C 90 80 551 41 5 5
1994 HOU C 5 2 19 2 0 0
1994 CIN C 61 48 362 17 4 1
1995 CIN 1B 3 2 12 1 0 2
1995 CIN C 65 52 326 21 6 0
1996 CIN C 94 78 538 42 11 7
1997 CIN 1B 7 5 42 1 0 4
1997 CIN C 64 46 358 24 5 6
1997 CIN OF 11 7 8 1 0 0
1998 CIN C 126 109 776 44 10 5
1999 CIN C 124 110 733 48 9 8
2000 CIN C 76 66 420 26 5 8
2001 CLE C 38 28 212 3 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 871
First Base 10
Left Field 6
Right Field 5
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 CLE AL $1,800,000
2001 CLE AL $1,800,000
2000 CIN NL $1,400,000
1999 CIN NL $1,200,000
1998 CIN NL $975,000
1997 CIN NL $900,000
1996 CIN NL $625,000
1995 CIN NL $710,000
1994 HOU NL $275,000
1993 HOU NL $170,000
1992 HOU NL $132,000
1991 CLE AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $10,087,000