Joe Taylor, baseball player, 1954-1959

Joe Taylor

Born: 3/2/1926 in Chapman, AL, USA

Died: 3/18/1993 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-08-26 | Final Game: 1959-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joe Cephus Taylor

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Biography

Joe Taylor, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1954 until 1959. Primarily playing as a position player, Taylor participated in a total of 119 games during his career. He accumulated 74 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball, and he contributed 9 home runs and 31 RBIs to his teams' efforts. Taylor concluded his playing career with a batting average of .249, reflecting the challenges faced by hitters during that era, which was characterized by a shift towards more powerful pitching. Taylor's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the wake of the post-war era and the integration of African American players into the league. Although he did not leave a lasting mark in terms of stolen bases, he provided solid contributions to the teams he played for, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized many players of his time. After his retirement on July 21, 1959, Taylor's legacy remained rooted in the collective memory of baseball, representing the hardworking players who contributed to the game in significant yet understated ways.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1937 21.0 17.0 6.0 10.0 2.0 1.0 0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0.588 0.650 0.824 1.474
1949 2.0 2.0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.500 2.500
1949 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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
119 297 34 74 16 1 9 31 0 28 61 0.249 0.313 0.401 0.714 -136.3

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — near 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 PHA AL 18 58 5 13 1 1 1 8 0 2 9 0.224 .261 (-14%) .333 (-25%) .390 (-16%) .723 (-20%) -207.3
1957 CIN NL 33 107 14 28 7 0 4 9 0 6 24 0.262 .257 (+2%) .323 (-7%) .391 (+12%) .715 (+3%) 35.1
1958 STL NL 18 23 2 7 3 0 1 3 0 2 4 0.304 — — — — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 36 77 11 21 4 0 2 9 0 7 19 0.273 .257 (+6%) .324 (+3%) .394 (+2%) .719 (+2%) 0.0
1959 BAL AL 14 32 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 11 5 0.156 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 81 68 149 5 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PHA OF 16 13 32 1 2 0
1957 CIN OF 27 24 63 3 2 1
1958 SLN OF 5 3 10 0 0 0
1958 BAL OF 21 18 34 1 1 1
1959 BAL OF 12 10 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 35
Center Field 6
Right Field 42