2022 Stats
AVG
.281
HR
23
RBI
65
R
73
SB
5
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks

Hitting well this spring
Ward went 0-for-4 in Monday's Cactus League loss to Cincinnati, but he is slashing .333/.389/.515 with a home run, three doubles, six runs and five RBI over 36 plate appearances this spring.
ANALYSIS
Ward is coming off a career year in 2022, when he slashed .281/.360/.473 with 23 homers, 65 RBI, 73 runs and five stolen bases. The breakthrough helped him become one of fantasy's top waiver-wire pickups, and he's typically going within the top 130 picks in mixed-league drafts heading into this season. Ward has a stranglehold on the starting job in left field for the Angels and had solid peripheral stats last season, so he could easily match or exceed his 2022 numbers if he's able to remain healthy.
Ward is coming off a career year in 2022, when he slashed .281/.360/.473 with 23 homers, 65 RBI, 73 runs and five stolen bases. The breakthrough helped him become one of fantasy's top waiver-wire pickups, and he's typically going within the top 130 picks in mixed-league drafts heading into this season. Ward has a stranglehold on the starting job in left field for the Angels and had solid peripheral stats last season, so he could easily match or exceed his 2022 numbers if he's able to remain healthy.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+7%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+14%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .765 | 280 | 6 | 28 | .276 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .822 | 619 | 25 | 75 | .272 | ||||
2022vs Left | .755 | 164 | 4 | 14 | .268 | ||||
2022vs Right | .864 | 400 | 19 | 51 | .286 | ||||
2021vs Left | .849 | 77 | 2 | 11 | .303 | ||||
2021vs Right | .731 | 160 | 6 | 22 | .225 | ||||
2020vs Left | .650 | 39 | 0 | 3 | .263 | ||||
2020vs Right | .788 | 59 | 0 | 2 | .302 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+15%
OPS at Home
2022
+16%
OPS at Home
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Since 2020Home | .866 | 426 | 17 | 65 | .288 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .751 | 473 | 14 | 38 | .261 | ||||
2022Home | .901 | 249 | 10 | 34 | .305 | ||||
2022Away | .780 | 315 | 13 | 31 | .262 | ||||
2021Home | .786 | 124 | 7 | 26 | .241 | ||||
2021Away | .747 | 113 | 1 | 7 | .260 | ||||
2020Home | .886 | 53 | 0 | 5 | .319 | ||||
2020Away | .562 | 45 | 0 | 0 | .250 | ||||
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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
0.50BB Rate
10.6%K Rate
21.3%BABIP
.325ISO
.192AVG
.281OBP
.360SLG
.473OPS
.833wOBA
.365Exit Velocity
90.0 mphHard Hit Rate
35.8%Barrels/PA
8.3%Expected BA
.268Expected SLG
.474Sprint Speed
23.1 ft/secGround Ball %
35.0%Line Drive %
21.8%Fly Ball %
43.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ward played in a career-high 65 games last season and was a quality fill-in for the Halos with a 111 wRC+ in 237 plate appearances. The 28-year-old should serve as the team's fourth outfielder in 2022, and he could have an expanded role after Justin Upton was designated for assignment late in spring training. The Angels are set to open with Mike Trout, Brandon Marsh and Jo Adell as its starting outfield trio, with the latter two not yet cementing themselves in the majors. Ward could see more action if the two young outfielders struggle, but it make take an injury for him to see enough playing time to warrant serious fantasy consideration.
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Avoids arbitration
Ward and the Angels agreed on a one-year, $2.75 million contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Keeps mashing Monday
Ward went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run and an RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss versus the Athletics.
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Racks up three more hits
Ward went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
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Stays hot with three hits
Ward went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's win over the Athletics.
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Homers twice in win
Ward went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Friday.
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