Career Highlights
- Played professionally for 6+ years with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners organizations
- Member of the MLB Players Alumni Association
- Guest instructor for the MLB Players Alumni youth camps
- Spent 26+ years as a professional baseball player and MLB scout including stints as a Pro, Special Assignment and Advance Scout
- 4-time World Series Champion as an Advance Scout for the New York Yankees with 6 appearances
- Attended University of Miami on a Baseball Scholarship
- Played internationally for the Navegantes del Magallanes baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League and scouted the Puerto Rican Winter League
Career Bio |
Career Bio:
Wade Taylor has an extensive background at every level of professional baseball as a player and scout. His passion for the game, as well as extensive knowledge and contacts, gives him the unique perspective that upcoming collegiate players can use for their success at the next level. Wade has experienced every level of amateur, collegiate and professional baseball as a player and former MLB scout.
After his playing career, Wade transitioned into the professional game as an MLB scout and executive. His highlights included advance scouting for the 4-time World Series Champion New York Yankees as well as scouting thousands of professional players throughout the minor and major leagues.
Prior to his playing and scouting career Wade earned his Associates degree while at Jefferson Davis Community College and attended the University of Miami on a baseball scholarship while studying business.
Wade currently holds his Florida Real Estate License and advises customers about market conditions and provides guidance and assistance throughout the process of buying, selling and leasing properties. He currently resides in Central Florida with his wife and daughter. Wade has a passion for helping young players pursue both their academic and athletic dreams.
