Grant Taylor (baseball)
| Grant Taylor | |
|---|---|
 Taylor with the Florence Falcons in 2021 | |
| Chicago White Sox | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 2002 Florence, Alabama, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Grant Alan Taylor (born May 20, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Taylor 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
[edit]In 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