TAYLOR LEWIS | CENTER FIELDER |
 | Born: December 18, 1989 Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 205 Bats: Left Throws: Left Drafted: 10th Round, 302nd Overall, 2011 How Acquired: Draft College: University of Maine Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Lewis was rated the fifth best prospect in upper New England by Baseball America. He’s a line drive hitter with gap power and some power potential, and he runs a 6.5 60 yard dash. He is a good defender, with the exception of his arm. He signed quickly after the draft. 2011 Lewis got off to a miserable start at State College, hitting .105 in June, and never really broke out of it. He drew a lot of walks and had only slightly more walks than strikeouts, but a little less than one strikeout every four ABs is a lot for somebody who’s not hitting for much power. Lewis did show very good speed, between the triples and the steals. He was the regular center fielder and recorded six assists with only one error. Lewis didn’t play at a major conference and may just need more time to acclimate to pro ball than some college hitters. The high walk and K totals suggest he may need to get a little more aggressive. He opened 2012 in extended spring training, as the Pirates chose to go with younger outfielders like Gregory Polanco, Willy Garcia and, of course, Josh Bell at West Virginia. Lewis could move there if one of them appears overmatched or he could return to State College. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION |
| 2012: Minor league contract. |
PLAYER INFORMATION |
| Signing Bonus: $100,000 MiLB Debut: 2011 MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2017. MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2014. Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
TRANSACTIONS |
| June 7, 2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 10th round, 302nd overall pick; signed on June 13. |
