Grant Alan Taylor (born May 20, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization.
| Grant Taylor | |
|---|---|
.png) Taylor with the Florence Falcons in 2021 | |
| Chicago White Sox | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 2002 Florence, Alabama, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
editTaylor attended Florence High School[1] and LSU. In Taylor's freshman season, he made 17 appearances, starting in two of them, in which he threw 31 innings, earning a record of 4–1, while having a 5.81 ERA and striking out 39 batters.[2] In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] Taylor was thought to be a part of the Tigers' starting lineup going into the 2023 season. However, Taylor injured his elbow and would require Tommy John surgery.[4]
Professional career
editIn spite of his injury, Taylor was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the second round, with the 51st overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] On July 16, 2023, Taylor signed with the White Sox.[7] Taylor made his professional debut early in the 2024 season in the Florida Complex League before being promoted to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.[8] On or about July 23, however, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a lat injury. He had managed 25 strikeouts against just one walk in 16 innings that season.[9]
References
edit- ^ Inabinett, Mark (July 9, 2023). "Florence pitcher first player with Alabama roots chosen in 2023 MLB draft". AL.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ Marchese, Tony. "Chicago White Sox Select RHP Grant Taylor With the 51st Pick in the 2023 MLB Draft". On Tap Sports Net. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Grant Taylor". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Ballatini, Brett (9 July 2023). "White Sox select RHSP Grant Taylor in second round (No. 51 overall)". SBNation. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "White Sox's Grant Taylor: Drafted in second round". CBS Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "LSU pitcher Grant Taylor selected by Chicago White Sox in 2023 MLB Draft". On3.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "White Sox lock up 17 of 20 picks, plus six UDFAs". southsidesox.com. July 16, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Suareo, Michael (14 May 2024). "White Sox Promote Ryan Burrowes and Grant Taylor to Low-A". Sox On 35th. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "White Sox's Grant Taylor: Out with lat injury". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 23, 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- LSU Tigers bio