2025 Stats
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Good to go Friday
Taylor (elbow) is starting in left field and batting eighth in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
The veteran outfielder was sidelined nearly a week due to right elbow inflammation but is ready to retake the field for Friday's spring contest. Luis Robert is locked in as the White Sox's primary center fielder, but Taylor should still see semi-regular starts when Robert gets a breather, even as the DH or with a full day off, thanks to his elite defense.
The veteran outfielder was sidelined nearly a week due to right elbow inflammation but is ready to retake the field for Friday's spring contest. Luis Robert is locked in as the White Sox's primary center fielder, but Taylor should still see semi-regular starts when Robert gets a breather, even as the DH or with a full day off, thanks to his elite defense.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+30%
OPS vs LHP
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-100%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .763 | 219 | 12 | 30 | .223 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .589 | 472 | 14 | 42 | .202 | ||||
2025vs Left | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2025vs Right | 2.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | ||||
2024vs Left | .610 | 105 | 3 | 9 | .196 | ||||
2024vs Right | .509 | 195 | 2 | 12 | .192 | ||||
2023vs Left | .914 | 112 | 9 | 21 | .252 | ||||
2023vs Right | .641 | 276 | 12 | 30 | .206 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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OPS on Road
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Since 2023Home | .627 | 340 | 16 | 36 | .199 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .661 | 351 | 10 | 36 | .218 | ||||
2025Home | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Home | .413 | 132 | 3 | 7 | .136 | ||||
2024Away | .644 | 168 | 2 | 14 | .238 | ||||
2023Home | .759 | 205 | 13 | 29 | .237 | ||||
2023Away | .675 | 183 | 8 | 22 | .200 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Taylor 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.
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0.0%BABIP
.333ISO
.000AVG
.333OBP
.333SLG
.333OPS
.667wOBA
.297Exit Velocity
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0.0%Expected BA
.000Expected SLG
.000Sprint Speed
0.0 ft/secGround Ball %
100.0%Line Drive %
0.0%Fly Ball %
0.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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Taylor had one of the best seasons of his career last year in Minnesota as he got significant playing time in center field with Byron Buxton limited to DH. He hit .220/.278/.442 with a career-high 21 home runs while adding 51 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 388 plate appearances. His power, however, came with a 33.5% strikeout rate and career-low 63.4% contact rate. Even though he'll turn 33 this season he still offers a premium glove in center field. He'll get regular duty in center field again after signing with the Pirates.
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Expected back later this week
Manager Will Venable said Sunday that Taylor (elbow) is expected to return to Cactus League play before the end of this week, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Scratched Saturday
Taylor was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's Cactus League game versus Seattle due to right elbow inflammation, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Lands in Windy City
Taylor signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the White Sox on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Released by Pittsburgh
The Pirates released Taylor on Wednesday.
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Designated for assignment
The Pirates designated Taylor for assignment Tuesday.
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Minnesota pursuing reunion
The Twins would "love" to re-sign Taylor, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor played Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field and slugged a career-high 21 home runs over 388 plate appearances for Minnesota in 2023, so it's not a surprise the team wants him back. However, with the Twins planning to re-install Byron Buxton in center field in 2024, Taylor would be looking at a short-side corner outfield platoon role and a center field insurance option. The 32-year-old might be able to find a better playing time situation elsewhere.
Taylor played Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field and slugged a career-high 21 home runs over 388 plate appearances for Minnesota in 2023, so it's not a surprise the team wants him back. However, with the Twins planning to re-install Byron Buxton in center field in 2024, Taylor would be looking at a short-side corner outfield platoon role and a center field insurance option. The 32-year-old might be able to find a better playing time situation elsewhere.