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HOUSTON (AP) — Grant Taylor made quite the
first impression on the Chicago White Sox in his major league
debut.
Taylor retired the side in order in the seventh inning of
Tuesday night's 4-2 victory at Houston. The right-hander hit
101.5 mph on his first pitch, a ball to Victor Caratini.
Taylor, one of the rebuilding team's top prospects, was brought
up from Double-A Birmingham before the series-opening win
against the Astros. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was designated for
assignment.
Taylor retired Caratini on a fly to center. Cam Smith bounced to
shortstop on a 100 mph fastball, and Jacob Melton also grounded
out on an 86.9 mph curveball.
The 23-year-old Taylor was selected by Chicago in the second
round of the 2023 amateur draft out of LSU, where he was a
teammate of Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes.
Taylor, listed at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, went 0-1 with a 1.01
ERA in 15 games for Birmingham. He struck out 37 in 26 2/3
innings.
He has never pitched at the Triple-A level. He began the season
in the Barons' rotation and made his first relief appearance on
May 14.
The 27-year-old Wilson is 0-2 with a 6.95 ERA in 19 appearances
for Chicago this season, including five starts.
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