DRAGONS PLAYER PROFILE

Taylor Trammell

Taylor Trammell

Who: Taylor Trammell

Position: Outfielder

Personal: L/L; 6-2, 195 pounds

Born: Sept. 13, 1997 (19)

Birthplace: Powder Springs, Ga.

School: Mount Paran Christian H.S., Kennesaw, Ga.

Drafted: Supplemental first round by Reds, 2016.

Notable: Homered during Thursday's abbreviated opener. That's fitting for a fleet outfielder who's ranked the "fastest baserunner" and "best athlete" among the Reds minor-leaguers. Outstanding also in football, rushing for 2,400-plus yards and scoring 36 TD's as a senior. Opted out of playing for Georgia Tech to sign with the Reds. Batted .303 with 69 hits and 34 RBI's in rookie ball at Billings (Mont.) last season.

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