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P-Nats Outfielder, Michael Taylor Honored with Third Carolina League Player of the Week Award in 201

Published on September 4, 2013 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


Woodbridge, VA- The Carolina League has announced Potomac Nationals OF Michael Taylor has been honored as the circuit's latest Player of the Week for the third time in 2013.

Taylor, 22, from Coral Springs, Florida was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 6th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of Westminster Academy (FL).

Taylor walloped the baseball to the hitting line of .435/.536/.783 after going 10-for-23 at the plate over the span of seven games from August 26th through September 2nd. The athletic, multi-faceted slugger collected five doubles, one home run, five RBIs, seven runs scored, five walks, and six stolen bases during the hot stretch.

The number six prospect in the Washington Nationals system per MLB.com and 11th ranked prospect on the Baseball America radar stashes the ninth overall weekly league award given to a Potomac National in 2013.

Taylor finished the 2013 regular season leading the Carolina League in doubles (41) and extra-base hits (57) while ranking second in stolen bases (51) and total bases (217). Taylor completed the campaign with the third-most RBIs (87) and fourth-best total of runs scored (79).

Other Members of the 2013 Potomac Nationals to be honored with a weekly Carolina League award:

-SS Jason Martinson (2-time)

-RHP Taylor Hill

-RHP A.J. Cole (2-time)

-RHP Blake Schwartz

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Potomac Nationals 2013 playoff tickets to see Potomac chase a 2013 Carolina League Mills Cup Championship are on sale now. P-Nats 2014 season tickets and mini plans are also available. Sponsorship opportunities for the remainder of the '13 season and beyond are obtainable. Plan your corporate outing now to see the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz as the P-Nats offer discounted group rates and all-inclusive picnic options. Visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the ticket office at 703-590-2311 for more!

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