2024 Stats
AVG
.226
HR
14
RBI
45
R
45
SB
3
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
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Returning to lineup
Ward (knee) is starting in left field and batting third Tuesday versus the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Ward crashed into the Wrigley Field outfield wall in Sunday's loss to the Cubs, which resulted in some knee soreness. His knee felt better Monday and the outfielder is making his expected return Tuesday.
Ward crashed into the Wrigley Field outfield wall in Sunday's loss to the Cubs, which resulted in some knee soreness. His knee felt better Monday and the outfielder is making his expected return Tuesday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+38%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .833 | 356 | 12 | 39 | .294 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .749 | 1037 | 39 | 118 | .243 | ||||
2024vs Left | .903 | 76 | 3 | 9 | .333 | ||||
2024vs Right | .653 | 344 | 11 | 36 | .201 | ||||
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
+3%
OPS on Road
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+15%
OPS on Road
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Since 2022Home | .759 | 657 | 21 | 69 | .243 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .779 | 736 | 30 | 88 | .267 | ||||
2024Home | .649 | 213 | 5 | 18 | .208 | ||||
2024Away | .749 | 207 | 9 | 27 | .245 | ||||
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
0.42BB Rate
10.5%K Rate
25.0%BABIP
.272ISO
.163AVG
.226OBP
.310SLG
.390OPS
.699wOBA
.310Exit Velocity
91.2 mphHard Hit Rate
40.7%Barrels/PA
8.6%Expected BA
.249Expected SLG
.471Sprint Speed
21.3 ft/secGround Ball %
34.3%Line Drive %
20.1%Fly Ball %
45.5%Prospect Rankings History
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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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Expected back in action Tuesday
Ward (knee) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Rangers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
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Starting Tuesday
Ward (head) is starting in left field and batting third Tuesday following being hit in the head Sunday.
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Exits after being hit in head
Ward (head) exited Sunday's game against the Tigers in the bottom of the ninth inning after being hit the in head by a pitch, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his first three plate appearances of the day.
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Goes yard again
Ward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run during Tuesday's 7-5 win over Oakland.
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Homers in Monday's win
Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-1 win over the Athletics.
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Trade market dwindling?
Per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, "some teams have soured" on trading for Ward given his .565 OPS since the start of June.
ANALYSIS
Ward was viewed as one of the more valuable outfielders on the trade market early in the season, but he's slumped hard after he posted 10 homers with a .281/.325/.492 slash line in his first 47 games of the campaign. The 30-year-old should right the ship given his .795 OPS over the previous three seasons, but contending teams likely won't pay a premium for a slumping outfielder with below-average defense. Ward has two more years of arbitration eligibility after 2024, so the Angels could simply hold onto him for now rather than selling low at the deadline.
Ward was viewed as one of the more valuable outfielders on the trade market early in the season, but he's slumped hard after he posted 10 homers with a .281/.325/.492 slash line in his first 47 games of the campaign. The 30-year-old should right the ship given his .795 OPS over the previous three seasons, but contending teams likely won't pay a premium for a slumping outfielder with below-average defense. Ward has two more years of arbitration eligibility after 2024, so the Angels could simply hold onto him for now rather than selling low at the deadline.