Samad Taylor, baseball player, 2023

Samad Taylor

Active Player

Born: 7/11/1998 in Corona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Samad Jahad Taylor

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Biography

Samad Taylor, born in 1998, is an active professional baseball player who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 17, 2023. As a position player, Taylor showcases his versatility and athleticism on the field. With a career spanning over 34 games, he has accumulated 14 hits and 4 RBIs, demonstrating potential as a valuable contributor to his team's offensive lineup. Although he has yet to hit a home run, his speed is evident, as he has successfully stolen 8 bases, indicating his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities. Taylor's playing style reflects the modern game, where speed and agility are increasingly vital components of success. As he continues to develop his skills at the highest level, he is poised to make a significant impact in the years to come. His journey in the league represents a fresh wave of talent emerging in the sport, and fans eagerly anticipate his contributions as he seeks to establish himself among the game's elite.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 73 14 15 2 1 0 4 8 7 24 0.205 0.272 0.260 0.532 -265.1

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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
2023 KCR AL 31 60 11 12 2 1 0 4 8 7 22 0.200 .248 (-19%) .320 (-13%) .414 (-36%) .734 (-26%) -265.1
2024 SEA AL 3 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2025 SEA AL 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 8 15 13 1 4
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
OF 22 15 35 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2023 KCA 2B 12 8 15 13 1 4
2023 KCA 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2023 KCA OF 16 12 28 0 0 0
2024 SEA OF 3 1 1 0 0 0
2025 SEA OF 3 2 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 2
Left Field 17
Center Field 3
Right Field 2