RF Joe Taylor #5
Iowa Cubs (CHC) PCL
Age: 25 | Bats: L | Throws: L | Morale: Normal
07/27/2026
BNN Index | PCL | SCORES | STANDINGS | STATS | TEAMS | PLAYERS | TRANSACTIONS | HISTORY
RF JOE TAYLOR #5 - AGE: 25 - BATS: L - THROWS: L - MORALE: NORMAL
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB WAR
48 124 37 9 1 2 9 14 22 .298 .371 .435 2 0.6
BATTING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.  
Contact 55 45 55 55
BABIP 45 40 45 45
Avoid K's 65 55 70 65
Gap 45 40 45 45
Power 40 30 40 40
Eye 45 40 50 45
FIELDING RATINGS
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 30 60
Errors: - 25 55
Arm: 25 45 60
Turn DP: - 20 -
Framing: 20 - -
POSITION RATINGS
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 55
1st Base: - Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: 60
3rd Base: -
       
RUN/BUNT
Running Speed: 50
Stealing Aggressiveness: 45
Stealing Ability: 60
Baserunning Inst.: 55
Sacrifice Bunt: 40
Bunt for Hit: 45
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
07/26/2026 RR Loss, 6-7 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 0
07/25/2026 RR Win, 18-3 6 3 4 1 0 0 0 0
07/24/2026 RR Win, 11-10 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
07/23/2026 RR Loss, 2-10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
07/22/2026 NRL Loss, 5-6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
07/21/2026 NRL Loss, 0-5 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
07/20/2026 NRL Win, 1-0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
07/19/2026 NRL Loss, 4-6 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
07/13/2026 @ NRL Win, 5-3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
07/12/2026 MEM Win, 5-4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
PERSONALITY
Doesn't stand out.
Birthday:09/14/2000
Born in:Kings Mountain, NC
Nationality:American
Height:6' 4"
Weight:205 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:7 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2019, 23rd Pick in Round 18
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE 2026 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 48 124 37 9 1 2 9 18 14 22 .298 .371 .435 .807 .363 .137 113
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 29 140 1 2 0 2 0 1 54 12 2 1 66.7 20.6 6.12 .6  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   18 6 0 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 .333 .333 .611 .944
Versus Right   106 31 9 0 1 7 16 14 20 1 0 1 .292 .377 .406 .783
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Last Week   23 8 0 1 1 2 6 3 5 0 0 0 .348 .423 .565 .988
April   17 7 1 0 1 2 3 4 1 0 0 1 .412 .545 .647 1.193
May   50 18 6 0 0 4 7 5 8 0 0 0 .360 .418 .480 .898
June   20 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 1 0 0 .050 .130 .050 .180
July   37 11 2 1 1 2 7 3 7 0 0 0 .297 .350 .486 .836
Last Year   436 126 23 6 7 72 52 45 68 7 1 9 .289 .362 .417 .780
Career   560 163 32 7 9 81 70 59 90 8 1 10 .291 .364 .421 .786
Home   88 31 7 1 2 6 15 12 14 0 0 1 .352 .436 .523 .958
Road   36 6 2 0 0 3 3 2 8 1 0 0 .167 .205 .222 .427
Grass   124 37 9 1 2 9 18 14 22 1 0 1 .298 .371 .435 .807
Day   39 11 2 1 0 1 7 4 6 0 0 0 .282 .349 .385 .733
Night   85 26 7 0 2 8 11 10 16 1 0 1 .306 .381 .459 .840
As Starter   103 35 8 1 2 9 16 11 17 1 0 1 .340 .405 .495 .900
As Reliever / Substitution   21 2 1 0 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 .095 .208 .143 .351
CAREER BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
2019 Total - 18 21 92 41 9 1 3 30 32 9 3 3 4 6 2 .446 .495 .663 1.158 100 100 1.8
2019 Chicago N (AZL) - R 18 10 9 5 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 .556 .556 .556 1.111 225 239 0.2
2020 Chicago N (AZL) - R 19 56 214 56 20 0 3 18 27 14 4 2 56 0 0 .262 .316 .397 .713 78 77 0.1
2021 Chicago N (DSL) - R 20 34 128 38 1 2 12 38 28 16 1 2 16 2 0 .297 .374 .617 .991 170 155 1.6
2022 Eugene - S A 21 49 169 43 8 1 3 17 16 22 1 2 38 2 1 .254 .340 .367 .707 79 80 0.2
2023 Myrtle Beach - A+ 22 131 428 114 17 1 6 47 45 44 5 1 71 3 2 .266 .341 .353 .694 115 120 3.7
2024 Myrtle Beach - A+ 23 131 453 130 27 4 9 55 63 54 2 5 62 5 3 .287 .362 .424 .786 136 137 3.6
2024 Tennessee - AA 23 3 11 3 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 .273 .250 .545 .795 144 138 0.1
2025 Iowa - AAA 24 132 436 126 23 6 7 72 52 45 9 7 68 3 4 .289 .362 .417 .780 111 112 2.0
2026 Iowa - AAA 25 48 124 37 9 1 2 9 18 14 1 1 22 2 1 .298 .371 .435 .807 119 113 0.6
Total PCL 180 560 163 32 7 9 81 70 59 10 8 90 5 5 .291 .364 .421 .786 113 112
Total SL 3 11 3 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 .273 .250 .545 .795 144 138
Total CAR 262 881 244 44 5 15 102 108 98 7 6 133 8 5 .277 .352 .389 .741 126 129
Total NWL 49 169 43 8 1 3 17 16 22 1 2 38 2 1 .254 .340 .367 .707 79 80
Total ACL 66 223 61 20 0 3 21 30 14 4 2 58 0 0 .274 .325 .404 .729 84 83
Total DSL 34 128 38 1 2 12 38 28 16 1 2 16 2 0 .297 .374 .617 .991 170 155
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2026 Iowa - AAA LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0 0.00 0.0 .000
2026 Iowa - AAA RF 39 29 64 1 0 65 0 1.000 260.2 2.24 +2.1 1.055
TOTAL RF 39 29 64 1 0 65 0 1.000 260.2 2.24 +2.1 1.055
PLAYER HISTORY
06/03/2019 Drafted in the 2019 first-year player draft (Round 18, Pick 23, 537th overall pick) by the Chicago Cubs, out of high school (West Lincoln; Lincolnton, NC).
01/01/2020 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (40); Power: 25 (45); Eye: 35 (50).
01/01/2021 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 25 (35); Eye: 30 (40).
07/31/2021 Injured on 07/28/2021, diagnosed with a torn posterior cruciate ligament, will miss 7 months.
01/01/2022 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 25 (35); Eye: 30 (40).
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 30 (35); Eye: 40 (40).
04/30/2023 Injured (sprained ankle),day-to-day for 5 days.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 35 (40); Eye: 45 (45).
09/25/2024 Wins the 2024 Carolina League Round 2 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans!
10/04/2024 Wins the 2024 CAR Glove Wizard Award at RF.
10/06/2024 Wins the 2024 CAR Platinum Stick Award at RF.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (55); Power: 40 (40); Eye: 45 (45).
03/17/2025 Injured (sore ankle),day-to-day for 2 days.
06/16/2025 Wins the PCL AC Player of the Week Award.
09/03/2025 Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for 4 days.
11/06/2025 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Chicago Cubs organization.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 40 (40); Eye: 45 (50).
04/11/2026 Injured (thumb contusion),day-to-day for 1-2 weeks.
05/11/2026 Injured (sore elbow),day-to-day for 5 days.
05/21/2026 Injured (knee inflammation),day-to-day for one week.
06/10/2026 Injured (back stiffness),day-to-day for one week.
06/16/2026 Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another one week.
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