Taylor was an unheralded utility infielder at the time, but since joining the Dodgers has morphed into an invaluable piece of a championship puzzle, playing just about everywhere.
Wherever the Dodgers need him, Taylor plays.
This year, he’s walking even more and striking out less, hitting .264/.387/.458 with a 140 wRC+ and is tied for second in the National League with 50 runs scored.
The Dodgers signed Lee away from a multi-sport commitment to LSU, where he would also play quarterback for the football team.
“I grew up throwing 200 footballs a day and then going out and pitching seven innings.