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Name	Team	Age
Johnny Taylor	Retired (2004, Age 37)	43
Drafted	Position	Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 5 (1985)	LF	L/L
League	Option Years	Majors Service Time
Rollie Fingers League	0	14 years (18 games)
Total Rating	Arm	Range
B+	B+	B
Contact vs R	Contact vs L	Speed
B	B-	B+
Power vs R	Power vs L	Bunting
A-	A-	D-
Endurance	Velocity	Control
B-	D	F
Leadership	Mentor vs RHP	Mentor vs LHP
B	A+	A+
Health	Injured Days	Birthday
C-	0	4/8/1967
WS Rings	WS Appearances	LCS Appearances
5	6	8
Alt Pos (RF)	Alt Pos (CF)	Alt Pos (1B)
A+ (98.9 %)	A- (79.9 %)	D- (11.6 %)

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Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year	Contact vs R	Power vs R	Contact vs L	Power vs L	Speed	Arm	Range
1985	C+	B	D+	B-	C	D-	D-
1986	C+	A-	C-	B	C+	D	D
1987	B-	A-	C	B+	C+	D+	C-
1988	B-	A+	C	A-	B	D+	C
1989	B	A+	C+	A-	B	C	B-
1990	B	A+	C+	A-	B+	C+	B-
1991	B	A+	C+	A	A-	B-	B
1992	B+	A+	B-	A	A-	B-	B
1993	B+	A+	B-	A	A-	B	B
1994	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
1995	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
1996	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
1997	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
1998	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
1999	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
2000	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	A-	B+
2001	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	A-	B+
2002	B+	A+	B	A+	A-	B+	B+
2003	B+	A+	B-	A	A-	B+	B+
2004	B+	A	B-	A	A-	B+	B

Career Transactions

Date	Transaction
2004-11-01	Johnny Taylor has retired from the New York WildCats
2004-05-15	The New York WildCats have promoted Tony Dawley to the major league team. The New York WildCats have promoted Derrick Smalls to the major league team. The New York WildCats have promoted Bill Terry to the major league team. The New York WildCats have designated Terry "the shoe" Baker for assignment. The New York WildCats have designated Johnny Taylor for assignment. The New York WildCats have designated Ralph Campbell for assignment.
2003-07-05	Johnny Taylor of the New York WildCats is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
2002-03-25	The New York WildCats have placed Johnny Taylor on the trade block.
2000-05-10	Johnny Taylor of the New York SABERS is injured and is expected to be out 37 days.
1999-08-27	Trade #1919933 has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the New York SABERS. The New York SABERS receive Johnny Taylor, Draft Pick 2000 Round 2 CHN (Jim Dantonio) from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Draft Pick 2003 Round 1 NYA (John Bako), Draft Pick 2001 Round 2 NYA (Enzo Drake).
1998-05-29	The Chicago Cubs have placed Johnny Taylor on the trade block.
1997-04-01	The Chicago Cubs have removed Johnny Taylor from the trade block.
1996-10-23	The Chicago Cubs have placed Johnny Taylor on the trade block.
1996-04-01	The Chicago Cubs have removed Johnny Taylor from the trade block.
1996-04-01	The Chicago Cubs have placed Johnny Taylor on the trade block.
1994-05-05	Johnny Taylor of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1991-04-28	Johnny Taylor of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 15 days.
1990-04-01	The Chicago Cubs have promoted Johnny Taylor to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Len Barnhart to the major league team.
1987-04-01	Trade #1879087 has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Force. The St. Louis Force receive John Warren from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Johnny Taylor, Rickey Arrojo, Draft Pick 1991 Round 1 STL (Sammy Wever).