Taylor Featherston

Taylor Featherston
Featherston with the Los Angeles Angels
Infielder
Born: (1989-10-08) October 8, 1989 (age 35)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 2015, for the Los Angeles Angels
Last MLB appearance
July 31, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
Batting average.160
Home runs4
Runs batted in16
Teams

Taylor Joseph Featherston (born October 8, 1989) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, and Tampa Bay Rays.

Career

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Amateur

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Featherston graduated from James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas. He attended Texas Christian University (TCU), where he played college baseball for the TCU Horned Frogs baseball team.[1] In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Colorado Rockies

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The Colorado Rockies selected Featherston in the fifth round of the 2011 MLB Draft.[3] In 2014, he played for the Tulsa Drillers of the Double–A Texas League. He had a .260 batting average, 16 home runs, and 57 runs batted in for Tulsa.[4]

Los Angeles Angels

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On December 11, 2014, the Chicago Cubs selected Featherston from the Rockies in the Rule 5 Draft, and subsequently traded him to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[4] Featherston competed for a role with the Angels as a utility infielder in spring training.[5] The Angels carried Featherston as their backup infielder on their Opening Day roster.[6][7] He made his major league debut on April 12.[8] Featherston batted .162 during the 2015 season,[9] receiving 154 at bats in 101 games played.[10]

On February 5, 2016, Featherston was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Christian Friedrich.[9]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On February 10, 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Featherston from the Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[11] He began the 2016 season with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the Triple–A International League.[10] The Phillies promoted Featherston to the major leagues on July 25.[12] They designated him for assignment on September 10.[13] Featherston began the 2017 season with Lehigh Valley.

Tampa Bay Rays

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On June 9, 2017, the Phillies traded Featherston to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.[14] He batted .179 for the Rays, and also played for the Triple–A Durham Bulls of the International League.[15]

Minnesota Twins

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On December 15, 2017, Featherston signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[15] He was released on June 18, 2018.[16]

Kansas City T-Bones

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On June 25, 2018, Featherston signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. In 25 games he struggled mightily hitting .202/.288/.434 with 5 home runs, 15 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

Cincinnati Reds

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On July 24, 2018, Featherston's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization. In 36 games for the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, he batted .237/.283/.378 with 3 home runs and 15 RBI. Featherston elected free agency following the season on November 2.[17]

Kansas City Royals

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On January 3, 2019, Featherston signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[18] In 118 games split between the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, he slashed a combined .241/.303/.426 with 17 home runs and 58 RBI. Featherston elected free agency following the season on November 4.[19]

Seattle Mariners

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On April 6, 2022, after spending the past two years out of baseball, Featherston signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[20] He elected free agency following the season, without having appeared for the organization, on November 10.[21]

In September 2023, Featherston joined Whitebox Real Estate as an associate broker, officially ending his playing career.[22]

Personal life

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On April 6, 2020, Featherston married Taylor (née Lowery).[23]

References

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  1. ^ Marrion, Jack (October 24, 2013). "Taylor grad Featherston shining in Rockies system". Chron. yourkatynews.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  2. ^ "#11 Taylor Featherston". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "Qualls can't shake 'snakebitten' status as Astros fall in 11". Houston Chronicle. June 25, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Pro baseball: Rockies lose former Drillers stars in Rule 5 draft". Tulsa World. December 11, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "Taylor Featherston has good chance to make Angels roster as a utility man". Los Angeles Times. March 10, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  6. ^ "Heaney among six players sent to Minors". Los Angeles Angels. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Angels' Taylor Featherston preps for new role". ocregister.com. April 6, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  8. ^ "Angels fall to Kansas City, 9-2". Los Angeles Times. April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "Angels add LH reliever Christian Friedrich, DFA Taylor Featherston". The Orange County Register. February 5, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  10. ^ a b The Morning Call (April 14, 2016). "Taylor Featherston is always in the game, even if he's not - The Morning Call". themorningcall.com. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  11. ^ "Phillies acquire infielder Taylor Featherston from Angels". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Seidman, Corey (July 25, 2016). "Phillies call up Taylor Featherston to replace injured Andres Blanco". CSN Philly. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "Phillies call up four more players, bolstering bullpen". Delawareonline.com. September 10, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  14. ^ "More moves for Rays: Rickie Weeks to DL, Taylor Featherston acquired from Phillies". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  15. ^ a b Miller, Chris (December 15, 2017). "Twins sign Taylor Featherston, two others to minor league deals". Star-Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (June 18, 2018). "Twins Release Taylor Featherston". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  17. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Eddy, Matt (January 12, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10". Baseball America. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  19. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  20. ^ "Taylor Featherston Stats, Fantasy & News".
  21. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  22. ^ "Taylor Featherston - Associate Broker - Whitebox Real Estate, LLC". linkedin.com. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  23. ^ "Real Hot Springs Wedding: Taylor Lowery & Taylor Featherstone".
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