Rod Taylor
#13 | Outfielder | Tequila Worms | Retirees
Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 lbs. Born: March 13, 1962, ????, Wisconsin Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Service Time: 4 Years Nickname: Hot Rod Email: [email protected] Resides: Cedar Park, Texas



SEASON G AB R H 2B 3B HR BB SAC RBI AVG.
1991 21 81 35 49 12 8 5 3 3 44 .605
1992 20 77 34 47 13 7 3 5 5 46 .610
1993 22 79 37 48 13 7 7 2 2 42 .608
1994 23 90 42 55 15 9 6 4 0 47 .611
LIFETIME G AB R H 2B 3B HR BB SAC RBI AVG.
86 327 148 199 53 31 21 14 10 179 .609


PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Given name is Rodney Lee Taylor.
  • Rod and wife JoniBeth have a son, Brandon, and a daughter, Cami.
  • Was first player inducted into Ring Worms and his #13 is retired.
  • Also the only 4-time Tequila Worm MVP (1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994) as voted by the DWWA (Drunk Worm Writers Association).
  • Nabbed Rookie of the Year honors in 1991.
  • .609 lifetime batting average ranks first on the all-time Worms list.
  • Also ranks in the top five in triples (31) and home runs (21).
  • Was ejected from the 1994 Denison tournament for kicking dirt on an umpire.
  • Son Brandon Taylor is the first second generation Worm.



WHAT THEY SAY:

  • "You are the image of the Tequila worms. The way you played the game, with your ability, and energy, made us proud to call you a friend and a teammate. You are a Worm for life." Dee Carter, circa 1998 (At Rod's jersey retirement and induction ceremony).

  • "Feel proud today, Rod. To some, this may just be recreational league softball, but to the Worms, this is family. This is our way of showing you, Joni Beth, and Brandon how we feel about you, and your accomplishments. Congratulations." David Rohr, circa 1998 (at the same ceremony).

  • "Rod always played like his hair was on fire." Mike McKee

  • "If it wasn't for Rod, none of us would have ever had the privilege of meeting wrestling enthusiast, soccer supporter, race car fan, and beer man Mike McKee." Mike Wortham

  • "Rod was the spark plug of the team. He got everybody fired up about things." Larry Wortham

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