• Full name Blake Michael Taylor
  • Born 08/17/1995 in Orange, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Dana Hills
  • Debut 07/24/2020
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (51st overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013 (signed for $750,000).
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    Taylor, a Hawaii recruit, caught scouts' attention at the Area Code Games last August, running his fastball up to 92 and flashing a promising breaking ball. He has boosted his stock this spring, though he has been a bit up and down. Physical and athletic at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, he has a clean, easy delivery and a high three-quarters slot. Scouts have seen his fastball as high as 94 mph this spring, though his comfort zone is 88-91, and he has dipped below that at times. His fastball command is a work in progress. His tight downer curve flashes plus and he is still learning to command it as well. He also shows feel for a fading changeup, but it has a tendency to run away from him. Taylor needs refinement, but his potential is tantalizing, and he figures to be drafted in the top two or three rounds.

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Career Transactions

  • Round Rock Express released LHP Blake Taylor.
  • Round Rock Express activated LHP Blake Taylor from the 7-day injured list.
  • Round Rock Express placed LHP Blake Taylor on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 5, 2024.
  • Houston Astros sent LHP Blake Taylor outright to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Houston Astros sent LHP Blake Taylor outright to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys released LHP Blake Taylor.
  • Houston Astros designated LHP Blake Taylor for assignment.
  • Houston Astros optioned LHP Blake Taylor to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Houston Astros activated LHP Blake Taylor from the 15-day injured list.
  • Houston Astros sent LHP Blake Taylor on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Houston Astros sent LHP Blake Taylor on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Houston Astros placed LHP Blake Taylor on the 15-day injured list. Left elbow strain.

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