Raymond Taylor

Born: 5/7/1911 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 2/9/1954 in Memphis, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Raymond Robert Taylor

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Biography

Raymond Taylor is an active professional baseball player born in 1911, who has made his mark in the sport as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 150 games, contributing 76 hits and driving in 42 runs, showcasing his ability to support his team's scoring efforts. Taylor's playing style is characterized by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 7 stolen bases, and his power, albeit limited, with 1 home run to his name. With a batting average of .174, he exemplifies the challenges faced by players in the modern era, where contact hitting and on-base skills are increasingly emphasized. In a time when the game continues to evolve, Taylor remains a testament to resilience and dedication in professional baseball. His journey through the ranks reflects the determination required to compete at the highest levels of the sport, and he continues to be a valuable asset to his team. As he plays on, Taylor not only adds to his personal statistics but also contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, bridging the gap between generations of players and fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
150	436	39	76	11	3	1	42	7	33	1	0.174	0.234	0.220	0.454	-2508.8

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1932	MRS	NSL	4	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	LVB	NSL	2	6	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	MRS	NAL	17	62	7	12	1	0	0	4	2	5	0	0.194	.276 (-30%)	.342 (-26%)	.398 (-47%)	.740 (-37%)	-383.4
1938	MRS	NAL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	AB3	NAL	18	60	3	11	0	0	0	6	0	2	0	0.183	.272 (-33%)	.341 (-39%)	.392 (-53%)	.734 (-46%)	0.0
1938	KCM	NAL	2	7	3	2	0	0	0	2	3	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SL3	NAL	24	77	13	18	3	1	1	12	1	5	1	0.234	.274 (-15%)	.342 (-15%)	.393 (-14%)	.735 (-15%)	-203.2
1940	SNS	NAL	23	53	2	8	1	0	0	5	0	5	0	0.151	.267 (-44%)	.335 (-33%)	.387 (-56%)	.722 (-46%)	-397.8
1941	SNS	NAL	12	30	4	8	2	1	0	6	1	3	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CAG	NAL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CCB	NAL	23	67	3	4	3	1	0	2	0	5	0	0.060	.253 (-76%)	.323 (-61%)	.349 (-62%)	.672 (-61%)	0.0
1943	CBE	NAL	18	51	3	7	1	0	0	3	0	3	0	0.137	.255 (-46%)	.324 (-43%)	.346 (-55%)	.671 (-49%)	-390.2
1944	BBB	NAL	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	KCM	NAL	3	8	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	ALC	SL3	3	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	139	126	704	96	34	8
OF	3	1	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	MRS	C	2	1	5	1	2	0
1932	MRS	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0
1932	LVB	C	2	2	7	2	1	0
1932	LVB	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1937	MRS	C	17	16	85	15	6	1
1938	MRS	C	1	1	3	0	0	0
1938	AB3	C	17	17	126	12	3	2
1938	KCM	C	2	1	6	0	0	0
1939	SL3	C	23	21	111	17	7	0
1940	SNS	C	21	17	94	15	1	1
1941	SNS	C	10	7	69	5	2	0
1942	CAG	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
1942	CCB	C	22	21	122	12	8	4
1943	CBE	C	17	17	61	14	4	0
1944	BBB	C	1	1	0	0	0	0
1944	KCM	C	3	3	10	3	0	0