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Ben Taylor Notable

b. September 30, 1927 · St. Louis Browns 1951, Detroit Tigers 1952, Milwaukee Braves 1955

Ben Taylor played for three clubs across five seasons as a first baseman, opening with the St. Louis Browns in 1951 and closing with the Milwaukee Braves in 1955.

Across 52 games he batted .231, with 28 hits and 16 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 2 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 30 games at first base, with 232 putouts and 6 errors. He turned 25 double plays.

He was born in Metropolis, IL, USA on September 30, 1927, and died on May 11, 1999. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1951 SLB 33931424 213 69221 .258
1952 DET 71803 000 0050 .167
1955 MLN 121021 000 0240 .100
Career 521211628 213 611311 .231

On this day & linked events

1927

Born September 30, 1927

Metropolis, IL, USA

1999

Died May 11, 1999