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Taylor Ward
Los Angeles Angels
1B: 1 OF: 93
2024 Projected Value: $17
2024 Actual Value: $25 Difference: $8
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2024 proj	490	130	78	21	66	56	116	5	0.265	35.1
2024	158	42	23	7	24	13	33	2	0.266	41.6
2023	356	90	60	14	47	39	80	4	0.253	23.0
2022	495	139	73	23	65	60	120	5	0.281	39.3
2021	208	52	33	8	33	20	55	1	0.250	13.0
2020	94	26	16	0	5	8	28	2	0.277	11.2
2019	42	8	4	1	2	6	23	0	0.190	-0.2
2018	135	24	14	6	15	9	45	2	0.178	2.5

Player News

Date	News
5/03/24	Taylor Ward Missed a Sign Leading to Huge Mistake in Angels' Loss. Taylor Ward Missed a Sign Leading to Huge Mistake in Angels' Loss Author: Maren Angus-Coombs May 03, 2024 In this story: Angels Los Angeles Taylor Ward There were plenty of opportunities for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, but they couldn't find the timely hit to push runs across. Even worse, there was a missed sign from a veteran on the base paths. Taylor Ward led off the eighth inning with a single and then he was caught trying to steal second base when he wasn't supposed to go. He missed the sign. After this, Ron Washington said that Taylor Ward missed a sign on his stolen base attempt in the 8th. He wasn't supposed to run, according to Washington. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/taylor-ward-missed-a...
4/29/24	Angels shake off slump, rally for win over Phillies. Taylor Ward, Brandon Drury, Ehire Adrianza and Zach Neto had two hits each to help the Los Angeles Angels earn a 6-5, come-from-behind win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in the opener in their three-game series at Anaheim, Calif. Jo Adell homered and Luis Rengifo doubled and scored for Los Angeles, which had lost four in a row and nine of 10. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/angels-sha...
4/15/24	Angels' Taylor Ward on Impressive Run To Open Season. Angels' Taylor Ward on Impressive Run To Open Season Author: Maren Angus-Coombs Apr 16, 2024 In this story: Ron Washington Taylor Ward Angels The Los Angeles Angels have had high expectations for Taylor Ward since he broke through in 2022, however, he is looking to move past the bookends of 2023 and is taking this season by storm. Last season started and ended badly for the 30-year-old outfielder. After launching two home runs and driving in six runs against Boston over the weekend, Ward is batting .306 with a .909 OPS through the first 15 games. “I have thought more about getting off to a good start because of what happened in the first two or three months last year,” Ward said . “I was way Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/taylor-ward-on-impre...
4/13/24	Angels’ Taylor Ward enjoying hot start to 2024. Ward started last season 'out of whack mechanically,' but has felt better this season with four homers and a team-leading 14 RBIs in his first 13 games Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/13/angels-taylo...
4/12/24	Angels get an assist from Boston mistakes in win over Red Sox. Taylor Ward highlighted his three-RBI night with a home run while Reid Detmers threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 7-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Ward became the last Los Angeles batter to record one of the team's 12 hits when he socked a two-run shot in the sixth inning. Anthony Rendon, Nolan Schanuel and Aaron Hicks were all repeat hitters for the Angels, supporting Detmers (3-0) who struck out seven while allowing just three hits — none after the third inning — and two walks in his start. Source: https://deadspin.com/angels-get-an-assist-from-bos...
4/08/24	Mike Trout's homer, RBI triple back Tyler Anderson's 7 dominant innings in Angels' 7-1 win over Rays. Taylor Ward had three hits and drove in three runs for the Angels, who have won six of eight since getting blown out in their first two games of the season. Anthony Rendon also had three hits and scored three runs. Trout continued his strong start with a triple in the first inning off Zach Eflin , followed by a 423-foot homer in the third. Anderson has thrown 14 consecutive scoreless innings against Florida teams to start his second year with the Angels. Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/mike-...
4/06/24	'Settled down' Taylor Ward, Angels take on Red Sox. Taylor Ward likely will start in left field for the Los Angeles Angels when they host the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif., a situation that has been the same in all seven Angels game this season. Ward was hit in the face by a fastball from Toronto's Alek Manoah on July 29, causing multiple facial fractures. "Seeing that first pitch go by, I think after that, I settled down a little bit," Ward said. Ward not only is comfortable in the batter's box again, but he is off to a hot start. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/settled-do...
4/03/24	Ward homers, Schanuel extends on-base streak in Angels' 10-2 victory over winless Marlins. Taylor Ward homered, Nolan Schanuel extended his career-starting consecutive on-base streak to 35 games and the Los Angeles Angels beat Miami 10-2, sending the Marlins to their first winless seven-game homestand and worst start in franchise history. Angels starter Patrick Sandoval struck out seven over 5 2/3 innings on Wednesday. Sandoval limited Miami to two runs and four hits. Schanuel extended his streak when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning. Ward batted 3 for 5 and had two RBIs. Zach Neto had two hits and two RBIs. Josh Bell and Jake Burger hit RBI singles for the Marlins. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ward-homers-s...
4/01/24	Marlins vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitching. The Los Angeles Angels (1-2) are looking for continued production from a batter on a hot streak versus the Miami Marlins (0-4) on Monday at 6:40 PM ET, at LoanDepot park. Taylor Ward is currently on a two-game homer streak. The Marlins will call on Max Meyer versus the Angels and Chase Silseth. Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Marlins vs. Angels Pitcher Matchup Info Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 Time: 6:40 PM ET TV: BSW Location: Miami, Florida Venue: LoanDepot park Livestream: Fubo Probable Pitchers: Meyer - MIA (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Silseth - LAA (0-0, 0.00 ERA) You can watch the MLB all season long on Fubo ! Read More About Source: https://www.wflx.com/sports/betting/2024/04/01/mar...
3/31/24	Taylor Ward helps Angels dispatch Orioles. Taylor Ward hit his second home run in two days, Reid Detmers pitched five strong innings and the visiting Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Sunday to avert being swept in the three-game opening series. Detmers (1-0) allowed a run on two hits. Jose Soriano followed with three scoreless innings of relief and Carlos Estevez worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his first save. Baltimore collected three hits and five walks and left eight men on base. Source: https://deadspin.com/taylor-ward-helps-angels-disp...
3/18/24	Angels’ Taylor Ward is prepared for pitchers to work him up and in after last year’s incident. Ward , who was hit in the face by a pitch last season, suffering multiple facial fractures and requiring surgery, said he expects pitchers to take advantage of that with the way he's pitched this year. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/18/angels-taylo...
3/16/24	Taylor Ward homers in Angels’ Cactus League loss to Cubs. Angels fall 4-3 as José Soriano, getting in work as a starter this spring, gives up three runs in 3 1/3 innings Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/16/taylor-ward-...
3/13/24	'Turn the page.' How the Angels' Taylor Ward bounced back from a pitch to the face. Eight months after taking a pitch to the face, Taylor Ward is in spring training with the Angels, ready to reclaim his spot in left field, seemingly no worse for the wear. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/turn-page-angels-taylor-w...
2/28/24	Angels’ hitters go quietly in Cactus League loss to Rockies. The Angels score a run on a Taylor Ward single in the second inning, but nothing else in a 3-1 loss to the Rockies. Nolan Schanuel has two hits, improving to 5 for 10 this spring. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/02/28/angels-hitte...
2/25/24	Angels News: Taylor Ward Opens Up About Long Injury Recovery. Angels News: Taylor Ward Opens Up About Long Injury Recovery He suffered three facial fractures in July. Author: Maren Angus-Coombs Publish date: Feb 25, 2024 9:20 PM EST In this story: Los Angeles Angels The last time Taylor Ward played in a regular season game for the Los Angeles Angels, it was July, and he left on a cart after taking a pitch to the face. He took a 92-mile-per-hour sinker that didn't sink and left him with three fractures: one to his orbital floor directly below his eye, one by his temple, and another by his jaw. On Sunday afternoon , he opened up about the recovery that took about three months to resume baseball activity during an in-game interview with Bally Sports West. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/news/angels-news-tay...
2/15/24	Angels Outfielder Slams New Nike/Fanatics Jerseys. Angels Outfielder Slams New Nike/Fanatics Jerseys 'It looks like a replica,' one Angels outfielder says. 'It doesn't look like a $450 jersey.' Author: J.P. Hoornstra Publish date: Feb 15, 2024 11:00 AM EST In this story: Los Angeles Angels Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was asked by The Athletic about the new uniforms Major League Baseball issued this year, designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics. He didn't hold back. “It looks like a replica,” Ward said. “It feels kind of like papery. It could be great when you're out there sweating, it may be breathable. But I haven't had that opportunity yet to try that out. But from the looks of it, it doesn't look like a $450 jersey . So far, thumbs Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/news/angels-outfield...
2/09/24	Angels' Taylor Ward Provides Major Injury Update. Angels' Taylor Ward Provides Major Injury Update The 30-year-old outfielder spoke in detail about his recovery from the facial fractures that ended his 2023 season. Author: J.P. Hoornstra Publish date: Feb 9, 2024 4:00 PM EST In this story: Los Angeles Angels In an interview with Trent Rush on the Angels Recap podcast , outfielder Taylor Ward provided the most significant update on his health since he suffered a season-ending injury last July. When he was hit in the face by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah on July 29, Ward suffered three different facial fractures. He said the left side of his nose was “pretty crushed.” Three plates were inserted to stabilize the fracture and Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/news/angels-taylor-w...
2/09/24	Los Angeles Angels' OF Gets Clean Bill of Health Heading into Spring Training. Los Angeles Angels' OF Gets Clean Bill of Health Heading into Spring Training After suffering facial fractures last July from a hit by pitch, Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Taylor Ward is good to go from the outset of spring training. Author: Brady Farkas Publish date: Feb 9, 2024 9:20 AM EST In this story: Los Angeles Angels After suffering facial fractures from a hit by pitch last July, Los Angeles Angels ' outfielder Taylor Ward is good to go from the outset of spring training. Per Trent Rush of the Angels Radio Network: Angels OF Taylor Ward will be “good to go, day one.” Ward was hit by a pitch last July, suffering three facial fractures & a broken nose requiring surgery. Ward has been Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries...
7/31/23	Taylor Ward suffers facial fractures after being hit by 91mph pitch. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered facial fractures after being hit by a 91mph pitch on Saturday, his team said. Source: https://news.yahoo.com/taylor-ward-suffers-facial-...
7/30/23	Angels outfielder Taylor Ward placed on IL with facial fractures after being hit in head. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was placed on the 10-day injured list with facial fractures a day after he was hit by a 91 mph pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital after being struck in the fifth inning of Saturday’s 6-1 loss. He was released from hospital Saturday evening. Angels manager Phil Nevin said Sunday that Ward did not have vision damage. Surgery is an option for Ward, but no decision has been made. To replace Ward, the Angels selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/angels-outfie...

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