Don Taussig, baseball player, 1958-1962

Don Taussig

Born: 2/19/1932 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-23 | Final Game: 1962-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Donald Franklin Taussig

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Biography

Don Taussig was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1962. Primarily a position player, Taussig played a total of 153 games during his career. He showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .262, accumulating 69 hits, including 4 home runs and 30 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed, he also recorded 2 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts both through power and agility. Taussig's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the late 1950s and early 1960s. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable. His role as a reliable player in the lineup reflected the competitive nature of the era, marked by a blend of emerging talent and established stars. After his retirement from the game on August 11, 1962, Taussig left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
153 263 38 69 14 5 4 30 2 21 53 0.262 0.314 0.399 0.713 -48.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.713 vs. league average 0.722 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
1958 SFG NL 39 50 10 10 0 0 1 4 0 3 8 0.200 .257 (-22%) .324 (-25%) .394 (-34%) .719 (-30%) -249.5
1961 STL NL 98 188 27 54 14 5 2 25 2 16 34 0.287 .258 (+11%) .328 (+3%) .399 (+12%) .727 (+8%) 200.8
1962 HOU NL 16 25 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 2 11 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 127 60 161 6 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 SFN OF 36 10 28 0 0 0
1961 SLN OF 87 47 123 6 1 2
1962 HOU OF 4 3 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 77
Center Field 23
Right Field 40