Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chris Taylor (baseball)

Discover the career path of Chris Taylor (baseball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Chris Taylor, nicknamed "CT3", is a versatile MLB player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Drafted in 2012, he debuted with the Seattle Mariners before being traded to the Dodgers. Taylor's career highlights include winning the 2017 NLCS MVP award, securing World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024, and being selected as an All-Star in 2021. Known for his utility role, he has become a key player for the Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Plays for Newport Gulls

In the summer of 2010, Taylor played for the Newport Gulls of the NECBL.

2011: College World Series

In 2011, he hit a single to send the Cavaliers to the College World Series.

2012: Drafted by Seattle Mariners

In 2012, Taylor was selected in the fifth round of the MLB draft.

2013: Minor League Baseball Season

In 2013, Taylor played for the High Desert Mavericks and Jackson Generals, finishing the season with a .314 batting average, 165 hits, eight home runs, 60 RBIs, 108 runs scored, and 38 stolen bases. He was named the Mariners minor league player of the year.

2014: MLB Debut with Mariners

In 2014, Taylor made his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners.

2014: MLB Promotion and First Hit

In 2014, Taylor was promoted to the major leagues by the Mariners on July 24 after batting .328 in Triple-A. On the same day, he collected his first major-league hit against the Baltimore Orioles.

2015: Fractured Wrist and MLB Season

During spring training in 2015, Taylor fractured his wrist. Later in the 2015 major league season, he batted .170 with no home runs and one RBI in 94 at bats.

June 19, 2016: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On June 19, 2016, Taylor was traded by the Mariners to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Zach Lee.

July 15, 2016: First Career Home Run

On July 15, 2016, Taylor hit his first major league career home run, a grand slam. He drove in six runs, and fell just short of hitting for the cycle.

2016: Recalled to Mariners

In 2016, Chris Taylor was recalled on May 21 to replace the injured Ketel Marte. He had one hit in three at-bats over two games.

October 14, 2017: First Postseason Home Run

On October 14, 2017, Chris Taylor hit his first career postseason home run in Game 1 of the 2017 National League Championship Series (NLCS).

2017: MLB Season and Walk-Off Hit

In 2017, Chris Taylor batted .288 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs for the season. On July 6 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Taylor hit his first career walk-off hit, driving in Logan Forsythe.

September 10, 2018: Selected to MLB Japan All-Star Series

On September 10, 2018, Chris Taylor was selected to represent MLB in the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

2019: Utility Role

In 2019, Taylor returned to his utility role, playing in 124 games hitting .262/.333/.462 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs.

February 7, 2020: Contract Extension

On February 7, 2020, Taylor signed a two-year, $13.4 million contract extension with the Dodgers.

October 6, 2021: Wild Card Walk-Off Homer

On October 6, 2021, Chris Taylor hit a two-out, two-run, walk-off home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Wild Card game.

October 21, 2021: Three Home Runs in NLCS Game 5

On October 21, 2021, Taylor hit three home runs in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit three home runs in an elimination game.

2022: Played in 118 games

In 2022, Taylor played in 118 games for the Dodgers, batting .221 with 10 homers and 43 RBIs.

June 15, 2023: 100th Career Home Run

On June 15, 2023, Chris Taylor hit his 100th career home run, a grand slam, becoming the first player in history to hit grand slams for both his first and 100th homers.