How he became a Phillie
Drafted by the Phillies in the 5th round of the 2007 Draft.
2009 Season
Named the ninth best prospect in the Phillies organization by Philly Baseball News (PBN)... Was named the PBN Player of the Month for April, hitting 3-14-.338 at Reading, leading the club in both home runs and RBI for the month... Was also honored by the Phillies with their Player of the Month honors for the month of April... Followed that up by hitting 6-23-.330 in May and was again awarded the PBN Player of the Month Award... Homered in three straight games for Reading from June 21-23... Promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 16... Hit for the cycle against Louisville on August 12, going 5-for-5, marking the first time in the history of the IronPigs that a player has hit for the cycle... Named the International League Player of the Week ending August 16... Placed on the DL on August 24 with a strained right oblique.
2008 Season
Named the South Atlantic League Player of the Month for the month of May... Named the 55th best prospect in the Phillies organization by Philly Baseball News.
What they've said about Taylor...
"He just may be the best prospect in the [Eastern] league." Harrisburg Senators manager John Stearns.
"He may have the best outfield arm I've seen since Ellis Valentine." Harrisburg Senators manager John Stearns.
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