Taylor Ward
30-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.269
HR
7
RBI
23
R
16
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ward's 2023 campaign came to an early end in late July after he was struck in the face by a pitch, which caused multiple fractures that required surgery. It was awful luck for the outfielder but nonetheless marks the second time in the past three seasons he's failed to reach 100 games played. Ward was mostly healthy in 2022 and delivered 23 homers and an .833 OPS, which he was unable to replicate last year before suffering the facial injuries. Still, he had an above-average bat (107 wRC+) with 14 home runs, four steals, 47 RBI, 60 runs and a .253/.335/.421 slash line in 97 contests. Ward seems unlikely to return to that All-Star level of production from 2022 but can still provide value for fantasy managers with solid power and contact skills, though durability concerns cap his ceiling heading into 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Blasts seventh homer
Ward went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Ward followed up Mike Trout's solo homer in the bottom of the sixth with a two-run shot of his own just two batters later, bringing the Angels back within three runs of Baltimore. The outfielder now has five homers and 19 RBI in April, though he's gone just 4-for-26 (.153) at the plate over his last seven games. He's also failed to register multiple hits in any game over that stretch.
Ward followed up Mike Trout's solo homer in the bottom of the sixth with a two-run shot of his own just two batters later, bringing the Angels back within three runs of Baltimore. The outfielder now has five homers and 19 RBI in April, though he's gone just 4-for-26 (.153) at the plate over his last seven games. He's also failed to register multiple hits in any game over that stretch.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+3%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+17%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .821 | 296 | 10 | 34 | .284 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .797 | 789 | 34 | 101 | .264 | ||||
2024vs Left | .938 | 16 | 1 | 4 | .313 | ||||
2024vs Right | .801 | 96 | 6 | 19 | .261 | ||||
2023vs Left | .896 | 116 | 5 | 16 | .303 | ||||
2023vs Right | .702 | 293 | 9 | 31 | .233 | ||||
2022vs Left | .755 | 164 | 4 | 14 | .268 | ||||
2022vs Right | .864 | 400 | 19 | 51 | .286 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS on Road
2024
+41%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .798 | 486 | 17 | 56 | .259 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .806 | 599 | 27 | 79 | .277 | ||||
2024Home | .652 | 42 | 1 | 5 | .237 | ||||
2024Away | .920 | 70 | 6 | 18 | .288 | ||||
2023Home | .697 | 195 | 6 | 17 | .201 | ||||
2023Away | .804 | 214 | 8 | 30 | .294 | ||||
2022Home | .901 | 249 | 10 | 34 | .305 | ||||
2022Away | .780 | 315 | 13 | 31 | .262 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Taylor Ward compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.30BB Rate
6.3%K Rate
20.5%BABIP
.280ISO
.240AVG
.269OBP
.313SLG
.510OPS
.822wOBA
.355Exit Velocity
91.7 mphHard Hit Rate
40.2%Barrels/PA
10.7%Expected BA
.310Expected SLG
.596Sprint Speed
21.8 ft/secGround Ball %
31.7%Line Drive %
24.4%Fly Ball %
43.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Drawing trade interest
Ward, whose 2023 season ended when he suffered facial fractures in late July, is drawing trade interest, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward had surgery in early August after an Alek Manoah fastball struck him in the face, but he should enter spring training with no restrictions. The 30-year-old's numbers slipped in 2023 when he was healthy following a breakout 2022 campaign, but he was still above average offensively with a 105 OPS+. Ward is under team control for three more seasons, which is appealing to other clubs. It's also why the Angels might be inclined to keep him.
Ward had surgery in early August after an Alek Manoah fastball struck him in the face, but he should enter spring training with no restrictions. The 30-year-old's numbers slipped in 2023 when he was healthy following a breakout 2022 campaign, but he was still above average offensively with a 105 OPS+. Ward is under team control for three more seasons, which is appealing to other clubs. It's also why the Angels might be inclined to keep him.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A sore groin delayed Ward's debut a week. Once he was ready, Ward was one of the league's top batters with a .333/.443/.644 line in 38 games through June 3. He then visited the IL for 10 days after aggravating a hamstring injury. Upon returning, Ward couldn't find a groove, posting a .222/.297/.339 line over the next 63 games. He then missed a series in Toronto, but when he rejoined the club, Ward found his stroke and finished .339/.387/.548 over his final 34 contests. For the season, Ward's 137 wRC+ should assure a starting job, though the Angels outfield is getting crowded. His plate skills are strong, and Ward's 69th percentile average exit velocity, 66th percentile hard hit rate and 79th percentile all portend an MLB regular. A converted infielder, Ward's outfield defense is improving. Durability is an issue, but when healthy, Ward has the makings of a solid mixed league outfielder at a fair price.
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Clubs another long ball
Ward went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored during Monday's 7-3 win over the Rays.
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Continues hot start
Ward went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a loss to the Red Sox.
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Goes deep Friday
Ward went 1-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and three total RBI in Friday's 7-0 victory over Boston.
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Knocks in three runs Monday
Ward went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a stolen base in a 7-1 victory versus Tampa Bay on Monday.
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Continues hot start
Ward went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-2 victory over Miami.
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