In 2023, Grant Taylor became the first player with Alabama ties selected in the Major League Baseball Draft to reach the big leagues. He debuted with the Chicago White Sox after being picked No. 51 and has recorded three saves in 14 games. This adds to the 35 players from Alabama who have reached the Major Leagues. Ike Irish and Steele Hall are anticipated to be high draft picks, with Irish having an impressive college career at Auburn and Hall being a standout shortstop.
Grant Taylor, a former Florence High School standout and LSU pitcher, made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox after being picked No. 51 in 2021.
In 14 appearances, Taylor has three saves, allowing 13 hits and striking out 17 in 14.1 innings.
The MLB All-Star Game features 12 Alabama draft picks, including Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018.
Auburn outfielder/catcher Ike Irish and shortstop Steele Hall from Hewitt-Trussville High School are expected to be top selections in the upcoming MLB draft.
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