Taylor Hearn (baseball)

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1⁄3 of an inning, allowing five runs (four earned). [12] On April 26, he was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his left elbow. [13] Hearn did not return to game action in 2019, as he suffered a fracture in his elbow during rehabilitation in June. [14] [15] In 2020, Hearn went 0–0 with a 3.63 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 17+1⁄3 innings for Texas. [5] With Texas in 2021, Hearn went 6–6 with a 4.66 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 114+1⁄3 innings. [16]

Hearn went 6–8 with a 5.13 ERA and 97 strikeouts over 100 innings in 2022. He bounced between the rotation and bullpen that season, as well as being demoted to the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League for three games. [17] On August 21, 2022, Hearn earned his first career save. [18]

On January 13, 2023, Hearn agreed to a one-year, $1.4625 million contract with the Rangers, avoiding salary arbitration. [19] [20] Hearn spent the majority of his time with Round Rock, posting a 3.66 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 39+1⁄3 innings; in four games for Texas, he struggled to a 10.29 ERA, with seven strikeouts. On July 19, he was designated for assignment by the Rangers following the promotion of Alex Speas. [21] [22]

Atlanta Braves

On July 24, 2023, the Rangers traded Hearn to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. [23] [24] On July 29, he made his Braves debut, where he struggled, allowing four earned runs in relief. [25] The next day, Hearn was optioned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. [26]

Kansas City Royals

On July 30, 2023, the Braves traded Hearn to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Nicky Lopez. [27] [28] On August 8, Hearn was promoted to the major leagues, and he made his Royals debut two days later, pitching an inning in relief, allowing one hit and no runs. [29] [30] In 8 games for the Royals, he struggled to an 8.22 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 7+2⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season on October 26, Hearn was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers. However, Hearn subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency. [31]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On December 3, 2023, Hearn signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. [32]

Personal life

Hearn is a Christian. [33] Hearn's grandfather Cleo, father Robby, and three uncles are all former rodeo cowboys. [34] Hearn participated in rodeos growing up from the age 4 through age 17. [35]

Hearn's high school number 21 was retired by Royse City High School in 2017. [36]

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Taylor Hearn
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Hearn with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023
Hiroshima Toyo Carp – No. 68
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Born: (1994-08-30) August 30, 1994 (age 29)
Royse City, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
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NPB: May 29, 2024, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
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