Grant Taylor (baseball)
| Grant Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 2002 Florence, Alabama | |
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]
In Taylor's freshman season he made 17 appearances starting in two of them, in which he threw 31 innings, earing a record of 4-1, while having a 5.81 ERA, and striking out 39 batters.[1] 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.[2] In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]
Professional career[edit]
Taylor was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the second round, with the 51st overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] On July 16, 2023, Taylor signed with the White Sox.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ballatini, Brett. "White Sox select RHSP Grant Taylor in second round (No. 51 overall)". SBNation. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Grant Taylor". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 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. Retrieved July 17, 2023.