Zack Taylor (baseball)
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James Wren "Zack" Taylor (July 27, 1898 – September 19, 1974) was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, and manager.[1] He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher with the Brooklyn Robins, Boston Braves, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and again with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Although Taylor was not a powerful hitter, he sustained a lengthy career in the major leagues due to his valuable defensive abilities as a catcher. After his playing career, he became better known as the manager for the St. Louis Browns owned by Bill Veeck.[2] His baseball career spanned 58 years.[2]
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Zack Taylor | |
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Catcher / Manager | |
Born: (1898-07-27)July 27, 1898 Yulee, Florida, U.S. | |
Died: September 19, 1974(1974-09-19) (aged 76) Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 15, 1920, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 24, 1935, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .261 |
Home runs | 9 |
Runs batted in | 311 |
Games managed | 649 |
Managerial record | 235–410 |
Winning % | .364 |
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As manager |
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