Will Taylor
Position: OF
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 180 pounds
Level: High-A Greensboro
Notable: Taylor is getting a reputation for coming through in the clutch. The Pirates’ fifth-round pick (No. 145 overall) in 2024, Taylor hit his third career grand slam Aug. 2 as High-A Greensboro scored a 10-2 win over Rome.
The 22-year-old outfielder has a slash line of .279/.385/.859 with nine homers and 44 RBIs, as well as 16 stolen bases this season.
On June 8, he had a three-hit game that included a grand slam and three-run homer for Low-A Bradenton. Two days later, he was promoted.
In 40 games with Greensboro, he has five homers and 25 RBIs.
Taylor was described after the draft as a first-round talent who fell a few rounds because of concerns surrounding a torn ACL he suffered while playing for the Clemson football team.
Scouts loved his bat and top-flight speed. He posted the fifth-fastest time in the 30-yard dash at the 2024 Draft Combine.
Given his recent promotion, it appears the scouts’ assessment was accurate.
