Blake Taylor Debuts in Houston Astros Opener
Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies pitcher Blake Taylor made his Major League debut last night. The Houston Astro came on in relief in the eighth inning against the Mariners. The lefty retired the side in order, forcing a flyout and a pair of groundouts. He is the eighth former Fireflies
Columbia, S.C. – Former Fireflies pitcher
The 2013 second round selection of the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the 2017 season in the Soda City, starting 17 of the 18 games he appeared in. Taylor fanned 72 batters in 85.2 innings of work while maintaining a 4.94 ERA.
The Mets acquired Taylor in 2014 in a trade that sent
Taylor is the second former Firefly to debut in the majors this season, joining
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