LeRoy Taylor

Born: 8/11/1902 in Marshall, TX, USA

Died: 3/7/1968 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: LeRoy R. Taylor

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Biography

LeRoy Taylor, born in 1902, is an active professional baseball player known for his impressive skills as a position player. With a career that spans 382 games, Taylor has established himself as a significant contributor to his team's success. He boasts a strong batting average of 0.306, reflecting his consistent hitting ability and making him a formidable presence at the plate. Over his career, he has accumulated 444 hits and recorded 193 RBIs, showcasing his capacity to drive in runs and support his teammates. Taylor is also recognized for his speed on the bases, having successfully stolen 75 bases throughout his tenure. In addition to his offensive prowess, Taylor's career includes one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. With 5 home runs, he may not be primarily known for power, but his well-rounded skill set allows him to impact games in various ways. As an active player, Taylor continues to make his mark in the modern era of baseball, where contact hitting and base running remain crucial elements of the game. His ongoing contributions reflect both his personal dedication and the evolving nature of baseball in the contemporary landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
382	1453	269	444	53	21	5	193	75	90	9	0.306	0.351	0.381	0.732	-952.1

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.745 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
1925	CAG	NNL	18	60	11	17	1	0	1	6	1	8	0	0.283	.288 (-2%)	.349 (+5%)	.407 (-14%)	.756 (-5%)	-26.2
1925	BBB	NNL	3	12	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	-26.2
1926	ABC	NNL	68	289	51	82	6	2	1	25	8	18	0	0.284	.279 (+1%)	.345 (-5%)	.390 (-16%)	.735 (-10%)	-528.6
1928	KCM	NNL	75	277	44	77	4	0	0	27	13	13	0	0.278	.280 (-1%)	.342 (-7%)	.395 (-26%)	.737 (-17%)	-812.2
1929	KCM	NNL	73	271	60	96	8	10	1	51	34	16	1	0.354	.289 (+22%)	.353 (+12%)	.415 (+13%)	.769 (+12%)	602.4
1930	KCM	NNL	58	215	42	61	16	1	1	40	9	14	8	0.284	.293 (-3%)	.354 (-5%)	.429 (-11%)	.784 (-8%)	-342.2
1932	HG	EWL	35	138	19	42	6	1	1	21	4	6	0	0.304	.275 (+11%)	.335 (-1%)	.391 (-2%)	.726 (-1%)	-41.7
1932	KCM	IND	4	16	3	5	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.312	—	—	—	—	-41.7
1933	ID	NN2	5	17	4	7	3	2	0	4	1	0	0	0.412	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CRS	NN2	20	73	17	25	3	2	0	5	0	4	0	0.342	.278 (+23%)	.340 (+11%)	.392 (+12%)	.733 (+11%)	124.0
1935	KCM	IND	12	44	6	13	3	1	0	2	1	7	0	0.295	—	—	—	—	72.5
1936	KCM	IND	11	41	11	15	3	2	0	9	3	4	0	0.366	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	387	360	587	30	49	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	CAG	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	CAG	OF	16	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BBB	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ABC	OF	70	68	127	7	13	0
1928	KCM	OF	75	75	123	8	8	2
1929	KCM	OF	75	73	110	6	12	1
1930	KCM	OF	59	57	88	6	5	0
1932	HG	OF	35	35	59	1	6	0
1932	KCM	OF	4	4	7	0	0	0
1933	ID	OF	5	5	7	0	2	0
1934	CRS	OF	22	20	29	1	0	0
1935	KCM	OF	12	12	13	0	1	0
1936	KCM	OF	11	11	24	1	2	1