Jelly Taylor

Born: 7/10/1910 in London, OH, USA

Died: 10/1/1976 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Olan Taylor

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Biography

Jelly Taylor, born in 1910, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning several decades, Taylor has made a significant impact on the game, amassing a total of 217 games played. His offensive contributions include 200 hits, a batting average of .264, and 67 RBIs, showcasing his ability to consistently get on base and drive in runs. Known for his speed on the bases, Taylor has also recorded 15 stolen bases throughout his career, demonstrating his agility and strategic base-running skills. Taylor's prowess on the field has earned him three All-Star selections, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. As he continues to play, he remains a valuable asset to his team, embodying the spirit and competitiveness of modern baseball. His enduring presence in the game serves as a testament to his dedication and skill, making Jelly Taylor a noteworthy figure in the sport's contemporary history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
217	759	94	200	20	7	3	67	15	77	2	0.264	0.335	0.320	0.655	-999.1

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
1937	CT	NAL	40	141	15	38	3	3	2	13	1	13	1	0.270	.276 (-3%)	.342 (-2%)	.398 (-6%)	.740 (-4%)	-95.2
1938	MRS	NAL	35	128	15	38	1	1	0	16	2	11	1	0.297	.272 (+9%)	.341 (+3%)	.392 (-18%)	.734 (-8%)	-153.0
1939	MRS	NAL	31	106	10	22	3	0	0	6	1	12	0	0.208	.274 (-24%)	.342 (-12%)	.393 (-40%)	.735 (-27%)	-459.3
1940	MRS	NAL	48	155	23	39	5	2	1	10	7	18	0	0.252	.267 (-6%)	.335 (-2%)	.387 (-15%)	.722 (-9%)	-217.3
1941	MRS	NAL	16	58	10	14	2	0	0	2	1	7	0	0.241	.262 (-8%)	.332 (-3%)	.373 (-26%)	.705 (-15%)	-124.2
1942	MRS	NAL	31	116	12	34	3	1	0	15	3	8	0	0.293	.253 (+16%)	.323 (+8%)	.349 (-4%)	.672 (+2%)	49.9
1943	MRS	NAL	1	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	MRS	NAL	4	12	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	MRS	NAL	11	40	7	11	3	0	0	3	0	5	0	0.275	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	216	216	1976	102	43	77

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	CT	1B	40	40	359	29	11	14
1938	MRS	1B	35	35	288	14	7	10
1939	MRS	1B	31	31	324	12	9	11
1940	MRS	1B	48	48	424	18	7	22
1941	MRS	1B	16	16	154	8	3	4
1942	MRS	1B	31	31	285	15	4	8
1943	MRS	1B	1	1	8	0	1	0
1945	MRS	1B	3	3	43	3	0	2
1946	MRS	1B	11	11	91	3	1	6