Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor surprises young fan with virtual visit to LA hospital, plans charity event in Virginia Beach
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor brightened up a young fan’s holiday recently when he made a virtual visit to Children’s Hospital LA.
Taylor, a former star for Cox High in Virginia Beach and the University of Virginia, appeared on screen to chat with a young fan who told Taylor he was happy the utilityman re-signed with the Dodgers. He also congratulated Taylor on winning the World Series with the Dodgers in 2020.
“I had a lot of fun partying and everything,” he said to Taylor.
Taylor reportedly re-signed with the Dodgers earlier this month, agreeing to a four-year, $60 million contract. The deal includes a $12 million club option and a $4 million buyout, according to the LA Times.
Taylor, 31, played six positions in 2021 for the Dodgers and was especially important in the postseason. After struggling late in the regular season, Taylor hit a walk-off home run in a wild-card playoff victory over St. Louis and, in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, hit three home runs and drove in six runs. He batted .351 in 43 postseason at-bats.
Taylor will return to Hampton Roads after the New Year for an event to benefit Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and the Roc Solid Foundation in support of the fight against pediatric cancer.
Taylor will host “Driving for Hope” at Topgolf in Virginia Beach on Jan. 16. The event will include golf, food, entertainment and a celebrity auction. Taylor’s charitable foundation, CT3 — his initials and jersey number — is presenting the event and has more information on its website: ct3foundation.org.
