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Taylor attended [[Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School]] in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], graduating in 2011. He attended [[Chattahoochee Valley Community College]] for two years, and the [[University of South Alabama]] for the final two years of his [[college baseball]] career. The [[Boston Red Sox]] selected Taylor in the seventh round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2015/06/09/brew-tech-grad-picked-baseball-draft/28762839/|title=Brew Tech grad picked in baseball draft|work=Montgomery Advertiser|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=March 31, 2017}}</ref> He signed and made his professional debut with the [[Lowell Spinners]] of the [[Class A Short Season]], and after compiling a 1.80 ERA in ten relief innings, he was promoted to the [[Greenville Drive]] of the Class A [[South Atlantic League]] in July where he was 0-2 with a 3.40 ERA in ten starts. In 2016, Taylor pitched for the [[Salem Red Sox]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]] and the [[Portland Sea Dogs]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League ( |
Taylor attended [[Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School]] in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], graduating in 2011. He attended [[Chattahoochee Valley Community College]] for two years, and the [[University of South Alabama]] for the final two years of his [[college baseball]] career. The [[Boston Red Sox]] selected Taylor in the seventh round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2015/06/09/brew-tech-grad-picked-baseball-draft/28762839/|title=Brew Tech grad picked in baseball draft|work=Montgomery Advertiser|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=March 31, 2017}}</ref> He signed and made his professional debut with the [[Lowell Spinners]] of the [[Class A Short Season]], and after compiling a 1.80 ERA in ten relief innings, he was promoted to the [[Greenville Drive]] of the Class A [[South Atlantic League]] in July where he was 0-2 with a 3.40 ERA in ten starts. In 2016, Taylor pitched for the [[Salem Red Sox]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]] and the [[Portland Sea Dogs]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]], going a combined 1-2 with a 2.96 ERA in 36 games (three starts). |
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Taylor was on the Red Sox' [[Opening Day]] 25-man roster for the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/red_sox/2017/04/red_sox_notebook_rookie_ben_taylor_makes_opening_day_roster|title = Red Sox notebook: Rookie Ben Taylor makes Opening Day roster|date = April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/righty-ben-taylor-makes-red-sox-opening-day-roster|title=Righty Ben Taylor makes Red Sox Opening Day roster|date=March 31, 2017|publisher=CSN New England|access-date=March 31, 2017}}</ref> He was optioned to the [[Pawtucket Red Sox]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]] on April 13, and he spent the remainder of the season between Pawtucket and Boston. In 12 games for Pawtucket he posted a 2.70 ERA,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=664701#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Ben Taylor Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=June 10, 2018}}</ref> and in 14 games for Boston, he was 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA. |
Taylor was on the Red Sox' [[Opening Day]] 25-man roster for the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/red_sox/2017/04/red_sox_notebook_rookie_ben_taylor_makes_opening_day_roster|title = Red Sox notebook: Rookie Ben Taylor makes Opening Day roster|date = April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/righty-ben-taylor-makes-red-sox-opening-day-roster|title=Righty Ben Taylor makes Red Sox Opening Day roster|date=March 31, 2017|publisher=CSN New England|access-date=March 31, 2017}}</ref> He was optioned to the [[Pawtucket Red Sox]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]] on April 13, and he spent the remainder of the season between Pawtucket and Boston. In 12 games for Pawtucket he posted a 2.70 ERA,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=664701#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Ben Taylor Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=June 10, 2018}}</ref> and in 14 games for Boston, he was 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA. |
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On May 17, 2017, Taylor recorded his first MLB save during a 5-4 extra inning win over the Cardinals. |
On May 17, 2017, Taylor recorded his first MLB save during a 5-4 extra inning win over the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN201705170.shtml|title=Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals Box Score, May 17, 2017}}</ref> |
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Taylor was designated for assignment on February 18, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/momentum-toward-reunion-between-red-sox-eduardo-nunez.html|title=Red Sox Sign Eduardo Nunez|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Jeff|last=Todd|date=February 18, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2018}}</ref> |
Taylor was designated for assignment on February 18, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/momentum-toward-reunion-between-red-sox-eduardo-nunez.html|title=Red Sox Sign Eduardo Nunez|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Jeff|last=Todd|date=February 18, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:43, 11 January 2022
| Ben Taylor | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Taylor with the Columbus Clippers in 2018 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 12, 1992 Montgomery, Alabama | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 7, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 26 |
| Teams | |
Benjamin Alan Taylor (born November 12, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians.
Career
Boston Red Sox
Taylor attended Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School in Montgomery, Alabama, graduating in 2011. He attended Chattahoochee Valley Community College for two years, and the University of South Alabama for the final two years of his college baseball career. The Boston Red Sox selected Taylor in the seventh round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He signed and made his professional debut with the Lowell Spinners of the Class A Short Season, and after compiling a 1.80 ERA in ten relief innings, he was promoted to the Greenville Drive of the Class A South Atlantic League in July where he was 0-2 with a 3.40 ERA in ten starts. In 2016, Taylor pitched for the Salem Red Sox of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League and the Portland Sea Dogs of the Class AA Eastern League, going a combined 1-2 with a 2.96 ERA in 36 games (three starts).
Taylor was on the Red Sox' Opening Day 25-man roster for the 2017 season.[2][3] He was optioned to the Pawtucket Red Sox of the Class AAA International League on April 13, and he spent the remainder of the season between Pawtucket and Boston. In 12 games for Pawtucket he posted a 2.70 ERA,[4] and in 14 games for Boston, he was 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA.
On May 17, 2017, Taylor recorded his first MLB save during a 5-4 extra inning win over the Cardinals.[5]
Taylor was designated for assignment on February 18, 2018.[6]
Cleveland Indians
On February 25, 2018, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians.[7] He was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018. After clearing waivers, Taylor was outrighted to the Columbus Clippers on April 2, 2018.[8]
The Indians purchased Taylor's contract and added him to their active roster on May 2, 2018.[9]
The Indians designated Taylor for assignment on March 28, 2019 following the selection of Hanley Ramirez’s contract. Taylor was released on April 2.[10]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On April 11, 2019, Taylor signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[11] He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.
Chicago Cubs
On December 14, 2019, Taylor signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs and was invited to major league Spring Training. Taylor was released by the Cubs organization on May 28, 2020.
Detroit Tigers
On February 19, 2021, Taylor signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization.[12] On March 30, 2021, Taylor was released by the Tigers.
References
- ^ "Brew Tech grad picked in baseball draft". Montgomery Advertiser. June 9, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ "Red Sox notebook: Rookie Ben Taylor makes Opening Day roster". April 2017.
- ^ "Righty Ben Taylor makes Red Sox Opening Day roster". CSN New England. March 31, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ "Ben Taylor Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals Box Score, May 17, 2017".
- ^ Todd, Jeff (February 18, 2018). "Red Sox Sign Eduardo Nunez". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Indians Claim Ben Taylor".
- ^ Hoynes, Paul (April 2, 2018). "Kansas City claims Abraham Almonte; Ben Taylor outrighted to Class AAA Columbus". Cleveland.com.
- ^ Hoynes, Paul (May 2, 2018). "Cleveland Indians promote Ben Taylor from Class AAA Columbus, DFA Matt Belisle". Cleveland.com.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (April 5, 2019). "Ben Taylor: Enters free agency". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (April 19, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Ben Taylor: Lands with Arizona". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ "Tigers Sign Ben Taylor to Minor League Deal".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Montgomery, Alabama
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Boston Red Sox players
- Cleveland Indians players
- South Alabama Jaguars baseball players
- Lowell Spinners players
- Greenville Drive players
- Salem Red Sox players
- Portland Sea Dogs players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Reno Aces players
- Chattahoochee Valley Pirates baseball players