Hawk Taylor
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Robert Dale "Hawk" Taylor (born April 3, 1939 in Metropolis, Illinois
) was a Catcher
for the Milwaukee Braves (1957–58 and 1961–63), New York Mets
(1964–67), California Angels
(1967) and Kansas City Royals
(1969–70).
Taylor hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in Mets history and appeared as a pinch hitter in the first game in Shea Stadium on April 17, 1964. He was also a member of the inaugural Kansas City Royals team in 1969 before finishing his MLB career following the 1970 season.
In 11 seasons he played in 394 games and had 724 at bats, 56 runs, 158 hits, 25 doubles, 16 home runs, 82 RBI, 36 walks, .218 batting average, .258 on-base percentage, .319 slugging percentage, 231 total bases, 2 sacrifice flies and 4 intentional walks.
Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis is a city located along the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,482...
) was a Catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
for the Milwaukee Braves (1957–58 and 1961–63), New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
(1964–67), California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
(1967) and Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
(1969–70).
Taylor hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in Mets history and appeared as a pinch hitter in the first game in Shea Stadium on April 17, 1964. He was also a member of the inaugural Kansas City Royals team in 1969 before finishing his MLB career following the 1970 season.
In 11 seasons he played in 394 games and had 724 at bats, 56 runs, 158 hits, 25 doubles, 16 home runs, 82 RBI, 36 walks, .218 batting average, .258 on-base percentage, .319 slugging percentage, 231 total bases, 2 sacrifice flies and 4 intentional walks.