Taylor Ward
30-Year-Old
2024 Stats
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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
Faces live pitching
Ward faced live pitching Saturday for the first time since suffering multiple facial fractures when he was hit in the face by a pitch last July, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward underwent surgery last August after the hit-by-pitch to have three plates inserted as well as a full nose reconstruction. He was considered fully recovered by October, though, setting him up for a normal offseason. Ward slashed .253/.335/.421 with 14 home runs over 97 contests in 2023 before the season-ending injury. He's slated to be the Angels' regular left fielder in 2024.
Ward underwent surgery last August after the hit-by-pitch to have three plates inserted as well as a full nose reconstruction. He was considered fully recovered by October, though, setting him up for a normal offseason. Ward slashed .253/.335/.421 with 14 home runs over 97 contests in 2023 before the season-ending injury. He's slated to be the Angels' regular left fielder in 2024.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS vs LHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .810 | 281 | 9 | 30 | .281 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .792 | 696 | 28 | 82 | .263 | ||||
2024vs Left | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2024vs Right | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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
+4%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .813 | 444 | 16 | 51 | .261 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .784 | 533 | 21 | 61 | .273 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | .000 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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
0.49BB Rate
9.5%K Rate
19.6%BABIP
.284ISO
.169AVG
.253OBP
.335SLG
.421OPS
.756wOBA
.334Exit Velocity
90.7 mphHard Hit Rate
36.5%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.430Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
40.9%Line Drive %
16.4%Fly Ball %
42.7%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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Won't be held back this spring
Ward (face) will be ready to participate from Day 1 of spring training, Trent Rush of Angels Radio AM 830 reports.
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Making $4.8 million
Ward (face) won his arbitration case against the Angels on Tuesday and will earn $4.8 million in 2024, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Undergoes surgery
Ward underwent facial surgery Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Shifts to 60-day IL
Ward (face) was moved to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
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Heads to IL with facial fractures
The Angels placed Ward on the 10-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures.
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