Z. H. Taylor

Born: 2/21/1850 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 11/21/1917 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1874-09-10 | Final Game: 1874-10-14

Full name: Zachary Hamner Taylor

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Biography

Z. H. Taylor was a professional baseball player born in 1850, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from 1874 to 1874. Playing primarily as a position player, Taylor participated in 13 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he made a significant impact despite the short duration of his career. He recorded 12 hits and achieved a batting average of .25, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his team. Taylor also drove in 3 runs, reflecting his role in supporting his teammates and advancing scoring opportunities. Taylor's career unfolded in an era that was still in the formative years of professional baseball, marked by evolving playing styles and strategies. Though he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his presence on the field during the early stages of the sport is a testament to the diverse range of players who contributed to the game’s development. Taylor's experiences provide insight into the characteristics of baseball during the 1870s, a period when the foundations of the modern game were being established.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 48 3 12 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1874 BL1 13 48 3 12 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 13 166 3 16 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1874 BL1 1B 13 13 166 3 16 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13