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Pirates' Jameson Taillon thriving as a rookie, and it's not a fluke

Jameson Taillon will make his 12th major league start tonight in Pittsburgh against the Houston Astros. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

When Jameson Taillon was drafted with the second pick of the 2010 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, most figured the Texas high-schooler would cruise his way to the majors and become an impact arm in the big leagues. Well, Taillon, who starts tonight, has indeed been an impact starter for the Bucs; only four starting pitchers under 25 boast a better ERA than the 3.00 mark Taillon is sporting now.