• Full name Samad Jahad Taylor
  • Born 07/11/1998 in Corona, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'8" / Wt.: 160 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Corona
  • Drafted in the 10th round (302nd overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2016 (signed for $125,000).
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    Taylor made his name at the Area Code Games tryouts last year, earning his way into the Games at Long Beach State's Blair Field and performing well for hundreds of scouts. He's athletic and has some quick hands that give him surprising power at his size. He's a plus runner who could wind up as a utility player and has a good chance to stay in the infield. He's undersized at 5-foot-9, 159 pounds and may not have the arm strength to stick at shortstop. He is committed to Arizona.

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  • Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Samad Taylor from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Samad Taylor from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Omaha Storm Chasers activated 2B Samad Taylor.
  • Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Samad Taylor to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Samad Taylor to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Samad Taylor from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Samad Taylor from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Omaha Storm Chasers activated 2B Samad Taylor.
  • Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Samad Taylor to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Samad Taylor from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Samad Taylor from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Samad Taylor to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Omaha Storm Chasers activated 2B Samad Taylor.

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