Ben Taylor (pitcher, born 1992)

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.

Ben Taylor
Taylor with the Columbus Clippers in 2018
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-12) 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 record0–1
Earned run average5.40
Strikeouts26
Teams

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.

Taylor was designated for assignment on February 18, 2018.[5]

Cleveland Indians

On February 25, 2018, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians.[6] He was designated for assignment on March 29, 2018. After clearing waivers, Taylor was outrighted to the Columbus Clippers on April 2, 2018.[7]

The Indians purchased Taylor's contract and added him to their active roster on May 2, 2018.[8]

The Indians designated Taylor for assignment on March 28, 2019 following the selection of Hanley Ramirez’s contract. Taylor was released on April 2.[9]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On April 11, 2019, Taylor signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[10] 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.

References
  1. "Brew Tech grad picked in baseball draft". Montgomery Advertiser. June 9, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  2. http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/red_sox/2017/04/red_sox_notebook_rookie_ben_taylor_makes_opening_day_roster
  3. "Righty Ben Taylor makes Red Sox Opening Day roster". CSN New England. March 31, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  4. "Ben Taylor Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  5. Todd, Jeff (February 18, 2018). "Red Sox Sign Eduardo Nunez". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  6. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/indians-claim-ben-taylor.html
  7. Hoynes, Paul (April 2, 2018). "Kansas City claims Abraham Almonte; Ben Taylor outrighted to Class AAA Columbus". Cleveland.com.
  8. Hoynes, Paul (May 2, 2018). "Cleveland Indians promote Ben Taylor from Class AAA Columbus, DFA Matt Belisle". Cleveland.com.
  9. RotoWire Staff (April 5, 2019). "Ben Taylor: Enters free agency". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  10. RotoWire Staff (April 19, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Ben Taylor: Lands with Arizona". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
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