Fred Tauby

Born: 3/27/1906 in Canton, OH, USA

Died: 11/23/1955 in Concord, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-01 | Final Game: 1937-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Fred Joseph Tauby

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Biography

Fred Tauby, born in 1906, was a position player who made a brief but noteworthy mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. His professional career spanned from 1935 until June 2, 1937, during which he played a total of 24 games. Tauby recorded 4 hits in his limited appearances, contributing 5 RBIs to his team's efforts. Despite a batting average of 0.077, he showcased his versatility on the field, achieving 1 stolen base over the course of his career. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Tauby's era was characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Though his playing time was limited and his statistics did not reflect the prowess of many contemporaries, Tauby's determination and presence in the Major Leagues exemplified the spirit of the game during a time of significant change. His career remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	52	7	4	1	0	0	5	1	2	8	0.077	0.111	0.096	0.207	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career SLG .096 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 75.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.207 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 72.0% 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
1935	CHW	AL	13	32	5	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHI	NL	11	20	2	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	0	23	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	CHA	OF	7	0	15	2	0	1
1937	PHI	OF	7	0	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	5
Center Field	3
Right Field	6