Joshua Earl Taylor (born March 2, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg), he throws and bats left-handed.
Josh Taylor | |
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Boston Red Sox – No. 62 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Phoenix, Arizona | March 2, 1993|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
May 29, 2019, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics (through August 29, 2021) | |
Win–loss record | 3–3 |
Earned run average | 3.70 |
Strikeouts | 123 |
Teams | |
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Amateur career
Taylor attended Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona. He attended and played college baseball at Scottsdale Community College and Georgia College & State University.[1][2]
Professional career
Philadelphia Phillies
Taylor signed with the Philadelphia Phillies organization as an undrafted free agent in August 2014. In three games in the Gulf Coast League, he pitching 9+1⁄3 innings while allowing no earned runs.[3]
Arizona Diamondbacks
Taylor was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization in July 2015.[4] Overall with two Class A teams in 2015, Taylor made 24 appearances (all starts) with a 3.96 ERA and an 8–8 record.[3] In 2016, Taylor pitched at both the Class A-Advanced and Double-A levels, appearing in a total of 26 games (24 starts) while compiling a 5–11 record with 5.36 ERA. Taylor spent most of 2017 at the Double-A level, along with a single appearance in the rookie-level Arizona League. Overall, his 2017 record was 4–7 with a 4.96 ERA in 34 games (14 starts).[3]
Boston Red Sox
In May 2018, Taylor was acquired by the Boston Red Sox as the player to be named later from an earlier trade for Deven Marrero.[5] At the time, he had been playing for the Class A-Advanced Visalia Rawhide; the Red Sox assigned him to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, and in September he was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. Overall during 2018, Taylor appeared in 48 games, all in relief, with a 3.35 ERA and 3–7 record with 13 saves.[3]
The Red Sox added Taylor to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[6] He started the 2019 season with Triple-A Pawtucket.[3] On May 29, he was called up to the major leagues for the first time,[7] making his debut that day against the Cleveland Indians.[8] Taylor was optioned back to Pawtucket on June 10, then recalled on June 14.[9] Overall with the 2019 Red Sox, Taylor appeared in 52 games (one start), compiling a 2–2 record with a 3.04 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 47+1⁄3 innings.[10]
On July 4, 2020, it was announced that Taylor had tested positive for COVID-19.[11] He remained on the injured list until being activated on August 17,[12] and returned to the injured list on September 11 with left shoulder tendinitis.[13] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Taylor appeared in eight games, all in relief, compiling a 1–1 record with 9.82 ERA and 7 strikeouts in 7+1⁄3 innings pitched.[10]
Taylor began the 2021 season as a member of Boston's bullpen.[10] On August 31, he was placed on the COVID-related list.[14][15]
References
- ^ "Bobcat baseball alum elevates in Diamondbacks system". unionrecorder.com. June 7, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ Christopher Smith (February 14, 2019). "Former Rox Pitcher Josh Taylor Nearing Big Leagues". northwoodsleague.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Josh Taylor Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks acquire two minor-league pitchers from Philadelphia Phillies". azcentral.com. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- ^ "D-backs trade Josh Taylor to Red Sox to complete Deven Marrero trade". MLB.com. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- ^ Cotillo, Chris (November 20, 2018). "Boston Red Sox roster moves: Michael Chavis, Travis Lakins among six added to 40-man roster; William Cuevas, Austin Maddox cut". masslive.com.
- ^ Chris Cotillo (May 29, 2019). "Boston Red Sox roster moves: Mitch Moreland placed on 10-day IL; Travis Lakins sent down in reliever shuffle". masslive.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Indians vs. Red Sox - Box Score". ESPN. May 29, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. June 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Josh Taylor Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ West, Jenna. "Twins, Red Sox Among Positive COVID-19 Cases". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. August 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. August 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Snyder, Matt (August 31, 2021). "Red Sox pull Xander Bogaerts from game after positive COVID test as club's outbreak grows". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet