Michael Taylor

Born: 3/26/1991 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Taylor

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Biography

Michael Taylor, born in 1991, is a dynamic position player who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2014. With a career spanning over eight seasons, Taylor is known for his combination of speed and power, contributing significantly to his teams both offensively and defensively. As of August 12, 2023, he has played in 1,082 games, recording 748 hits and 100 home runs, while driving in 353 runs. His batting average stands at .235, reflecting the challenges and adjustments that players often face in today's competitive environment. Taylor's athleticism is highlighted by his notable total of 120 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game on the base paths. His style of play embodies the modern era of baseball, where speed and agility are increasingly valued alongside traditional power hitting. As an active player, Taylor continues to contribute to the game, bringing his experience and skill set to the field, and remains a key figure in discussions about player versatility and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1216	3480	427	807	156	15	109	388	128	263	1164	0.232	0.288	0.379	0.667	-6005.1

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2014	WAS	NL	17	39	5	8	3	0	1	5	0	3	17	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	WAS	NL	138	472	49	108	15	2	14	63	16	35	158	0.229	.254 (-10%)	.316 (-11%)	.404 (-12%)	.721 (-11%)	-1071.3
2016	WAS	NL	76	221	28	51	11	0	7	16	14	14	77	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.321 (-13%)	.417 (-10%)	.738 (-11%)	-496.5
2017	WAS	NL	118	399	55	108	23	3	19	53	17	29	137	0.271	.254 (+6%)	.324 (-1%)	.425 (+14%)	.750 (+7%)	490.9
2018	WAS	NL	134	353	46	80	22	3	6	28	24	29	116	0.227	.247 (-9%)	.318 (-10%)	.409 (-13%)	.727 (-11%)	-837.1
2019	WAS	NL	53	88	10	22	7	0	1	3	6	7	34	0.250	.252 (-1%)	.322 (-5%)	.434 (-16%)	.757 (-12%)	-184.7
2020	WAS	NL	38	92	11	18	6	0	5	16	0	6	27	0.196	.244 (-20%)	.321 (-22%)	.417 (+1%)	.739 (-9%)	-168.1
2021	KCR	AL	142	483	58	118	16	1	12	54	14	33	144	0.244	.243 (avg)	.317 (-6%)	.410 (-13%)	.727 (-10%)	-1029.5
2022	KCR	AL	124	414	49	105	10	3	9	43	4	35	109	0.254	.242 (+4%)	.311 (avg)	.394 (-9%)	.706 (-5%)	-372.1
2023	MIN	AL	129	355	48	78	14	1	21	51	13	26	130	0.220	.248 (-12%)	.320 (-13%)	.414 (+7%)	.734 (-2%)	-234.4
2024	PIT	NL	113	269	35	52	9	1	5	21	12	23	105	0.193	.243 (-21%)	.312 (-19%)	.399 (-27%)	.711 (-24%)	-1244.3
2025	CHW	AL	134	295	33	59	20	1	9	35	8	23	110	0.200	.245 (-18%)	.314 (-18%)	.403 (-9%)	.718 (-13%)	-857.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	5	2	1	2	2	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 126.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2022	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	5	2	2	2	9.00	—	-

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
20	49	8	14	0	0	4	10	4	17	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	ALDS2	MIN	2	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.200
2023	ALWC2	MIN	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	4	0.167
2019	NLCS	WAS	2	8	1	2	1	1	0	4	0.250
2019	NLDS1	WAS	4	12	1	4	0	0	1	3	0.333
2019	NLWC	WAS	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2019	WS	WAS	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1.000
2017	NLDS2	WAS	5	15	3	5	2	8	3	4	0.333
2016	NLDS2	WAS	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1133	936	2436	50	26	8
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	WAS	OF	14	8	31	0	0	0
2015	WAS	OF	132	121	302	6	3	1
2016	WAS	OF	69	48	125	5	1	0
2017	WAS	OF	113	106	259	8	4	1
2018	WAS	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	WAS	OF	113	87	232	6	1	2
2019	WAS	OF	31	19	32	2	1	1
2020	WAS	OF	35	23	63	0	1	0
2021	KCA	OF	139	135	351	11	3	3
2022	KCA	OF	123	114	289	8	3	0
2022	KCA	P	1	0	0	2	0	0
2023	MIN	OF	126	110	289	1	3	0
2024	PIT	OF	106	80	229	3	3	0
2025	CHA	OF	132	85	234	0	3	0