Grant Taylor

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Chicago White Sox · RP/SP

Age 246' 3" · 230 lbsThrows Right

#136 Current#342 Preseason#238 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

This 24-year-old right-hander enters 2026 on the heels of a breakout early-season stretch that showcases significant upside for fantasy managers seeking late-round pitcher depth. Taylor's 2026 numbers—a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts over 43.1 innings—demonstrate marked improvement in command and efficiency compared to his inconsistent 2025 debut (4.91 ERA, 1.42 WHIP). His versatility between starting and relief roles, evidenced by his 2-1 record and 2 saves, offers flexibility in deeper leagues, though clarification on his primary assignment remains crucial for draft positioning. The key risk lies in sustaining this performance level given his small sample size, but the velocity, strikeout rate, and ERA improvement suggest a legitimate second-half emergence that could reward patient fantasy investors.

News Updates

Grant Taylor's role for 2027 remains undetermined by White Sox
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz confirmed the team has not yet decided whether pitcher Grant Taylor will function as a starting pitcher or reliever in the upcoming 2027 season. Taylor's versatility keeps multiple options on the table for the organization's roster construction.
Oct 15, 2026
Grant Taylor locks down save for White Sox in Game 2 ALDS
Chicago White Sox closer Grant Taylor earned the save in Game 2 of the ALDS against Cleveland on Monday with a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed just one hit with no walks or strikeouts. Taylor's successful appearance solidifies his role as the team's closer during the postseason.
Oct 6, 2026
Grant Taylor Secures Save in White Sox Win
White Sox reliever Grant Taylor earned the save in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Tigers by pitching 2.1 scoreless innings. Taylor allowed two hits and two walks while striking out one, registering the save in a crucial September contest.
Sep 18, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Chicago White Sox	36	2	2	4	6	4.91	1.42	54	36.2	15
2026	Chicago White Sox	60	4	7	3	10	2.25	1.07	106	84.0	30
Career	Totals	96	6	9	7	16	3.06	1.18	160	120.2	45

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	2 teams▼	5	5	0	2.33	0.72	32	19.1	2
2025	Birmingham Barons	15	6	1	1.01	0.86	37	26.2	11
Career	Totals	20	11	1	1.57	0.80	69	46	13

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	12.0	0-1	2	3.75	1.42	12	6

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	44.2	5-2	8	1.61	0.96	50	18

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo98.3 mph

Avg Spin2430 rpm

Whiff %29.4%

K %31.5%

BB %8.9%

Hard Hit %41.4%

Barrel %7.6%

xERA2.97

xBA Against0.199

xSLG Against0.320

BA Against0.198

SLG Against0.304

GB%47.2%

FB%26.6%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2025

Chicago White Sox

4.91

1.42

36.2

2026

Chicago White Sox

2.25

1.07

106

84.0

Career

Totals

3.06

1.18

160

120.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2024

2 teams▼

2.33

0.72

19.1

2025

Birmingham Barons

1.01

0.86

26.2

Career

Totals

1.57

0.80

W-L

ERA

WHIP

12.0

0-1

3.75

1.42

W-L

ERA

WHIP

44.2

5-2

1.61

0.96