Ben Taylor

Born: 9/30/1927 in Metropolis, IL, USA

Died: 5/11/1999 in Alma, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-07-29 | Final Game: 1955-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Eugene Taylor

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Biography

Ben Taylor was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1951 to 1955. Born in 1927, Taylor primarily served as a position player during his career, which spanned a total of 52 games. He recorded 28 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 6 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. Taylor also showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 1 stolen base. Taylor's playing days occurred during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the tail end of the post-war period and the gradual integration of the sport. Although his Major League tenure was relatively brief, Taylor's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the time. His experience in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and dynamics faced by players in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
52	121	16	28	2	1	3	6	1	11	31	0.231	0.306	0.339	0.645	30.8

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1951	SLA	AL	33	93	14	24	2	1	3	6	1	9	22	0.258	.260 (-1%)	.336 (avg)	.385 (+3%)	.721 (+2%)	30.8
1952	DET	AL	7	18	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	ATL	NL	12	10	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0