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45. Taylor Walls

45. Taylor Walls
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: July 10, 1996 in Americus, GA USA
  • Weight: 185 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: May 22, 2021
  • Final Game: September 22, 2021
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A college star at Florida State, Taylor Walls did nit have to travel far when the Tampa Bay Rays chose him with their Third Round pick in 2017.  A versatile infielder, Walls debuted for the Rays in 2021, and has provided top-level defense at Second Base, Third Base and Shortstop where needed.  A light hitter, Walls’ glove is what gets him in the game, and in 2022, he led the American League in Defensive bWAR (2.8), and was first in Total Zone Runs by a Shortstop (14) in 2024.

If Walls could get his OPS to at least .650, he would see considerably more playing time.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Second Base, Short Stop, Third Base
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round of the Amateur Draft 6/13/17.
  • Games Played: 379
  • Notable Statistics:

    145 Runs Scored
    203 Hits
    45 Doubles
    7 Triples
    18 Home Runs
    98 Runs Batted In
    7 Stolen Bases
    .188/.288/.293 Slash Line
    7.4 bWAR 

    4 Playoff Games
    0 Runs Scored
    3 Hits
    0 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    0 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .273/.273/.273 Slash Line

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Highest Defensive bWAR (2022)
    Highest Stolen Base Percentage (2023)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Shortstop (2024)

     

     

     

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