Eddie Taylor

Born: 11/17/1901 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/30/1992 in Chula Vista, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-14 | Final Game: 1926-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward James Taylor

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Eddie Taylor was born in 1901 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1926 until his last game on September 29, 1926. Over the course of his brief career, Taylor appeared in 92 games, where he demonstrated his skills primarily as a contact hitter. He finished with a batting average of .268, accumulating 73 hits and driving in 33 runs. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offense was notable. Additionally, Taylor showcased his speed on the bases, recording 4 stolen bases during his time in the Major Leagues. Taylor's career unfolded in the midst of a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-minded game. Although his time in the spotlight was short, Taylor's contributions were emblematic of the many players who played vital roles in their teams despite not achieving superlative statistics. His legacy, though not extensively documented, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse array of talents that populated the sport during the 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	272	37	73	8	2	0	33	4	38	26	0.268	0.368	0.312	0.681	-219.2

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.736 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
1926	BSN	NL	92	272	37	73	8	2	0	33	4	38	26	0.268	.279 (-4%)	.345 (+7%)	.390 (-20%)	.735 (-7%)	-219.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	62	0	54	101	9	10
SS	33	0	63	73	4	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	BSN	3B	62	0	54	101	9	10
1926	BSN	SS	33	0	63	73	4	18

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	62
Shortstop	32