Harry Taylor

Born: 12/2/1935 in San Angelo, TX, USA

Died: 1/24/2013 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-17 | Final Game: 1957-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harry Evans Taylor

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Biography

Harry Taylor was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1957. His career spanned from September 17 to September 24 of that year, during which he appeared in two games as a position player. Taylor recorded a total of one hit in eight at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in any runs, his presence on the field marked a notable moment in his team's history during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years into a more dynamic era of baseball. Taylor's short stint in the majors highlights the challenges of breaking into a competitive league, especially during a time when rosters were often filled with established talent. While his career statistics may not reflect the extensive impact of more prominent players, his participation in the game remains a testament to the numerous athletes who aspired to play at the highest level and the fleeting nature of opportunities in professional sports. Taylor's story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were short-lived.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	8.7	11	3	0	4	4	3.12	0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 18.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1957	KC1	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	8.7	11	3	4	4	3.12	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
1957	KC1	AL	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	KC1	P	2	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin	Austin	TX	1956, 1957