60-Day IL
Injury Face
Est. Return 2/1/2024
2023 Stats
AVG
.253
HR
14
RBI
47
R
60
SB
4
Rest-of-Season 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
Undergoes surgery
Ward underwent facial surgery Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward fractured several bones in his face when taking a pitch to the head in late July, and he underwent procedures on both his left orbital bone and nose Friday. It's unclear exactly how long Ward will need to recover, but he is not eligible to be activated from the injured list until late September, so he will not be back on the field anytime soon.
Ward fractured several bones in his face when taking a pitch to the head in late July, and he underwent procedures on both his left orbital bone and nose Friday. It's unclear exactly how long Ward will need to recover, but he is not eligible to be activated from the injured list until late September, so he will not be back on the field anytime soon.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+5%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+28%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021vs Left | .821 | 357 | 11 | 41 | .287 | ||||
| Since 2021vs Right | .784 | 853 | 34 | 104 | .257 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | .849 | 77 | 2 | 11 | .303 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | .731 | 160 | 6 | 22 | .225 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+3%
OPS at Home
2023
+15%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2021Home | .808 | 568 | 23 | 77 | .256 | ||||
| Since 2021Away | .783 | 642 | 22 | 68 | .273 | ||||
| 2023Home | .697 | 195 | 6 | 17 | .201 | ||||
| 2023Away | .804 | 214 | 8 | 30 | .294 | ||||
| 2022Home | .901 | 249 | 10 | 34 | .305 | ||||
| 2022Away | .780 | 315 | 13 | 31 | .262 | ||||
| 2021Home | .786 | 124 | 7 | 26 | .241 | ||||
| 2021Away | .747 | 113 | 1 | 7 | .260 | ||||
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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
0.49BB Rate
9.5%K Rate
19.6%BABIP
.284ISO
.169AVG
.253OBP
.335SLG
.421OPS
.756wOBA
.334Exit Velocity
90.7 mphHard Hit Rate
36.2%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.252Expected SLG
.425Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
40.9%Line Drive %
16.4%Fly Ball %
42.7%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.
More Fantasy News
Shifts to 60-day IL
Ward (face) was moved to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
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Heads to IL with facial fractures
The Angels placed Ward on the 10-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures.
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Hit in head by pitch
Ward exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit by a pitch in the head, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Belts two homers Thursday
Ward went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
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Pads lead with homer
Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.
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