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2025 Stats
AVG
.228
HR
30
RBI
94
R
75
SB
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ward offered some rare stability amidst another dud of a season from the Angels. The 31-year-old showed no ill effects from a scary incident which ended his 2023 campaign when a hit by pitch in the face resulted in multiple fractures, setting career highs in home runs, RBI and games played. Ward's 13 percent barrel rate and 90.9 mph average exit velocity also represented full-season highs. If anything, Ward underperformed relative to his batted ball data, as his .351 xwOBA was 26 points higher than his actual .325 wOBA. Ward appears likely to be held back by his supporting cast again in 2025, although a healthy season out of Mike Trout would certainly help. While he doesn't offer standout production in any area, Ward was a top-40 outfielder in 2024 and it's reasonable to think he could finish in that range again. Read Past Outlooks

Remains out Tuesday
Ward (forehead) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Kansas City.
Analysis
Ward will miss a second straight start after he had to exit Sunday's game in Houston following a collision with the outfield wall that resulted in a laceration above his right eye. Per Erica Weston of Bally Sports West, Ward is feeling much better Tuesday and plans to hit off a tee and play catch. He remains optimistic that he'll be back in the lineup soon but added that the ultimate decision will be up to the medical staff.
Ward will miss a second straight start after he had to exit Sunday's game in Houston following a collision with the outfield wall that resulted in a laceration above his right eye. Per Erica Weston of Bally Sports West, Ward is feeling much better Tuesday and plans to hit off a tee and play catch. He remains optimistic that he'll be back in the lineup soon but added that the ultimate decision will be up to the medical staff.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+23%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+24%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .900 | 348 | 15 | 46 | .301 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .730 | 1299 | 54 | 170 | .226 | ||||
2025vs Left | .942 | 102 | 6 | 17 | .267 | ||||
2025vs Right | .762 | 473 | 24 | 77 | .220 | ||||
2024vs Left | .873 | 130 | 4 | 13 | .325 | ||||
2024vs Right | .718 | 533 | 21 | 62 | .226 | ||||
2023vs Left | .896 | 116 | 5 | 16 | .303 | ||||
2023vs Right | .702 | 293 | 9 | 31 | .233 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+22%
OPS on Road
2025
+39%
OPS on Road
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Since 2023Home | .690 | 819 | 31 | 100 | .207 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .841 | 828 | 38 | 116 | .275 | ||||
2025Home | .665 | 287 | 13 | 45 | .188 | ||||
2025Away | .927 | 288 | 17 | 49 | .269 | ||||
2024Home | .706 | 337 | 12 | 38 | .226 | ||||
2024Away | .792 | 326 | 13 | 37 | .267 | ||||
2023Home | .697 | 195 | 6 | 17 | .201 | ||||
2023Away | .804 | 214 | 8 | 30 | .294 | ||||
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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
0.45BB Rate
11.7%K Rate
26.1%BABIP
.258ISO
.248AVG
.228OBP
.318SLG
.476OPS
.794wOBA
.344Exit Velocity
90.4 mphHard Hit Rate
37.4%Barrels/PA
8.5%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.473Sprint Speed
21.5 ft/secGround Ball %
33.7%Line Drive %
17.7%Fly Ball %
48.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Not in Monday's lineup
Ward (forehead) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Houston, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
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Injury appears relatively minor
Ward suffered a "nasty" cut above his right eye when he collided with the outfield wall Sunday in Houston, but the outfielder is "doing well," Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
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Departs after scary collison
Ward was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros with an apparent head injury after colliding with the outfield wall, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. He went 0-for-1 with three walks prior to exiting the game.
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Reaches 30-homer mark
Ward went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs.
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Continues to torment Dodgers
Ward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and two walks in a 6-5 win against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
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Target for San Diego?
Ward could be a trade target for the Padres ahead of the deadline, Jim Bowden of The Athletic speculates.
Analysis
The Padres have struggled to find consistent production from left field all season long, but trading for Ward could be just what the team needs to give the lineup some much-needed consistency. Ward's numbers aren't impressive, but he gets the job done. He's hitting .212 with a .748 OPS across 67 games in 2025.
The Padres have struggled to find consistent production from left field all season long, but trading for Ward could be just what the team needs to give the lineup some much-needed consistency. Ward's numbers aren't impressive, but he gets the job done. He's hitting .212 with a .748 OPS across 67 games in 2025.