Doug Taitt
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Douglas John Taitt (Poco)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 176 lb.
- Debut April 10, 1928
- Final Game May 4, 1932
- Born August 3, 1902 in Bay City, MI USA
- Died December 12, 1970 in Portland, OR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Doug Taitt as a rookie with the 1928 Boston Red Sox was the regular right fielder, and hit 14 triples. After that season he did not hit well in the majors.
Taitt's pro career lasted from 1925 to 1947. He collected 2,150 minor league hits, leading the Southern Association with 19 3B in 1931, 194 hits, 17 HR, and a .355 average in 1935 and 20 HR and 132 RBI in 1936.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Pocatello Bannocks | Utah-Idaho League | 3rd | none | replaced Bert McIvor | ||
| 1938 | Tyler Trojans | East Texas League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Fred Browning | |
| Monroe White Sox | Cotton States League | 3rd | Dallas Steers | League Champs | replaced Luke Harvell | ||
| 1939 | Monroe White Sox | Cotton States League | 92-46 | 1st | Dallas Rebels | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1940 | Monroe White Sox | Cotton States League | 82-45 | 1st | none | League Champs | |
| 1941 | Monroe White Sox | Cotton States League | 83-55 | 1st | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1946 | Tyler Trojans | East Texas League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Dutch Prather | |
| 1947 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | 39-86 | 8th | none |
