Taylor Rogers

Taylor Rogers

Rogers, during his tenure with the Rochester Red Wings, at 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
Minnesota Twins – No. 55
Pitcher
Born: (1990-12-17) December 17, 1990
Littleton, Colorado
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 14, 2016, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 3–1
Earned run average 3.96
Strikeouts 64
Teams

Taylor Allen Rogers (born December 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Rogers was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 37th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Chatfield Senior High School in Littleton, Colorado. He did not sign with the Orioles and attended the University of Kentucky to play college baseball. After his junior season, Rogers was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.[1] He signed with the Twins and made his professional debut with the Elizabethton Twins and also played for the Beloit Snappers that year.[2] Rogers started 2013 with the Cedar Rapids Kernels and was promoted to the Fort Myers Miracle during the season.[3] In 2014 he pitched for the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats. The Twins added Rogers to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[4]

Rogers was called up to the major leagues on April 13, 2016.[5]

Personal life

His brother, Tyler Rogers, pitches in the San Francisco Giants organization.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Twins Pick Taylor Rogers in 11th Round of MLB Draft". ukathletics.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Rogers takes game to the next level". columbinecourier.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Twins Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Year". startribune.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Twins protect 7 prospects from Rule 5 Draft". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  5. ↑ Twins call up former UK pitcher Taylor Rogers to majors for first time
  6. ↑ "Rogers twins reconnect in Arizona Fall League". San Francisco Giants. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "BROTHERS IN ARMS". columbinecourier.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
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