Bill Taylor, baseball player, 1954-1958

Bill Taylor

Born: 12/30/1929 in Alhambra, CA, USA

Died: 9/15/2011 in Acton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-14 | Final Game: 1958-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: William Michael Taylor

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Biography

Bill Taylor, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1954 and 1958. Primarily serving as a position player, he played a total of 149 games during his career. Taylor's offensive contributions included 41 hits, 7 home runs, and 26 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .237. While he did not register any stolen bases, his power at the plate was evident through his home run total, which showcased his ability to drive in runs. Taylor's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive production. Despite his relatively brief tenure in the majors, his participation in the league during the mid-1950s positioned him among the players of a time when teams were beginning to embrace more aggressive and dynamic styles of play. Though his statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Taylor's time in the league 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
149 173 17 41 8 0 7 26 0 5 39 0.237 0.264 0.405 0.668 -270.2

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1954 NY1 NL 55 65 4 12 1 0 2 10 0 3 15 0.185 .261 (-29%) .333 (-28%) .390 (-25%) .723 (-26%) -317.2
1955 NY1 NL 65 64 9 17 4 0 4 12 0 1 16 0.266 .258 (+3%) .332 (-18%) .393 (+31%) .726 (+9%) 47.0
1956 NY1 NL 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1957 NY1 NL 11 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 DET AL 9 23 4 8 2 0 1 3 0 0 3 0.348 — — — — 0.0
1958 DET AL 8 8 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 14 13 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 NY1 OF 9 7 6 0 0 0
1955 NY1 OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
1956 NY1 OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1957 DET OF 5 5 5 0 0 0
1958 DET OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Right Field 6