Tag Archives: Blake Taylor

Blake Taylor on Team GB, Injuries, and Prawn Cocktail Crisps

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

At first glance, prawn cocktail crisps and the great Trevor Hoffman seem to have little in common, but for a dual national like Blake Taylor, these are two of the Anglo-American’s favourite things. While the imported potato snacks helped Taylor … Continue reading →

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Conlon on Double-A, Team GB, and Thanksgiving Crackers

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Were it not for The Troubles, left-handed pitcher P.J. Conlon might be a household name among British and Irish sporting aficionados. Instead, Conlon, who has a standard American accent, is quickly rising the ranks of the Mets’ organisation after growing … Continue reading →

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The Week in International Baseball (27 August-2 September)

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The past week has been a busy one for news relating to university-aged baseball players, as we continued our coverage of the U23 European Baseball Championship as the Universiade wrapped up its baseball competition. Yesterday we reviewed the current & former … Continue reading →

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GB Star Blake Taylor Healthy, Ready to Climb Ranks

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The second in a series of a Season Previews of Great Britain Baseball Players. Blake Taylor was a key pitcher in Great Britain’s improbable run to the championship game of the 2016 World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn. The southpaw had … Continue reading →

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