Danny Taylor

Born: 12/23/1900 in Lash, PA, USA

Died: 10/11/1972 in Latrobe, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-30 | Final Game: 1936-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Daniel Turney Taylor

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Biography

Danny Taylor, born in 1900, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 until his retirement on July 10, 1936. Over the course of his career, he participated in 674 games, amassing 650 hits, 44 home runs, and 305 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .297. Taylor was also a notable base runner, finishing his career with 56 stolen bases. His ability to combine hitting prowess with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Taylor's performance on the field reflected a deep understanding of the game and a skillful approach to both hitting and base running. His contributions were significant during a time when baseball was becoming increasingly popular, and his consistent offensive output helped to define his teams' successes. As a player who thrived in the competitive environment of the late 1920s and early 1930s, Taylor's legacy remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball. His career statistics underscore his effectiveness as a player, marking him as a standout performer of his time.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
41.0	34.0	5.0	14.0	2.0	0	0	1.0	6.0	1.0	1.0	0.412	0.500	0.471	0.971

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	8.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	4.0	0	0	0.250	0.625	0.250	0.875
1932	32.0	29.0	5.0	13.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0	1.0	0.448	0.484	0.517	1.001
1934	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
674	2190	388	650	121	37	44	305	56	267	268	0.297	0.374	0.446	0.821	5359.6

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +10.5% above 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
1926	WSN	AL	21	50	10	15	0	1	1	5	1	5	7	0.300	.279 (+7%)	.345 (+5%)	.390 (+3%)	.735 (+4%)	37.3
1929	CHC	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CHC	NL	74	219	43	62	14	3	2	37	6	27	34	0.283	.293 (-4%)	.354 (+3%)	.429 (-6%)	.784 (-2%)	-58.7
1931	CHC	NL	88	270	48	81	13	6	5	41	4	31	46	0.300	.276 (+9%)	.338 (+10%)	.388 (+15%)	.726 (+13%)	664.0
1932	CHC	NL	6	22	3	5	2	0	0	3	1	3	1	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	BRO	NL	105	395	84	128	22	7	11	48	13	33	41	0.324	.275 (+18%)	.335 (+13%)	.391 (+27%)	.726 (+21%)	0.0
1933	BRO	NL	103	358	75	102	21	9	9	40	11	47	45	0.285	.270 (+6%)	.329 (+12%)	.377 (+24%)	.707 (+18%)	1238.3
1934	BRO	NL	120	405	62	121	24	6	7	57	12	63	47	0.299	.278 (+7%)	.340 (+16%)	.392 (+12%)	.733 (+14%)	1298.4
1935	BRO	NL	112	352	51	102	19	5	7	59	6	46	32	0.290	.279 (+4%)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (+8%)	.742 (+8%)	639.5
1936	BRO	NL	43	116	12	34	6	0	2	15	2	11	14	0.293	.283 (+3%)	.349 (+3%)	.404 (-2%)	.753 (avg)	22.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	563	0	1251	33	28	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1926	WS1	OF	12	17	1	0	0
1929	CHN	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1930	CHN	OF	52	97	3	3	0
1931	CHN	OF	67	170	3	2	0
1932	CHN	OF	6	18	0	2	0
1932	BRO	OF	96	271	8	3	1
1933	BRO	OF	91	247	4	6	1
1934	BRO	OF	108	188	8	5	1
1935	BRO	OF	99	193	4	6	0
1936	BRO	OF	31	49	2	1	1