2025 Stats
AVG
.200
HR
9
RBI
35
R
33
SB
8
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In lineup for final career game
Taylor announced prior to Sunday's game against the Nationals that he will retire from professional baseball following the contest, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis
The 34-year-old said that he decided a few months ago that 2025 would be his last season, but he waited until the final game to confirm his plans. The White Sox will include Taylor in the lineup for Sunday's contest, as he'll occupy center field and bat ninth. The veteran has played 12 years in the big leagues and enters the finale with a .199/.256/.366 slash line, nine home runs and eight stolen bases over 321 plate appearances this season.
The 34-year-old said that he decided a few months ago that 2025 would be his last season, but he waited until the final game to confirm his plans. The White Sox will include Taylor in the lineup for Sunday's contest, as he'll occupy center field and bat ninth. The veteran has played 12 years in the big leagues and enters the finale with a .199/.256/.366 slash line, nine home runs and eight stolen bases over 321 plate appearances this season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+27%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+21%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .739 | 356 | 17 | 51 | .224 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .582 | 657 | 18 | 56 | .196 | ||||
2025vs Left | .691 | 139 | 5 | 21 | .221 | ||||
2025vs Right | .571 | 186 | 4 | 14 | .183 | ||||
2024vs Left | .610 | 105 | 3 | 9 | .196 | ||||
2024vs Right | .509 | 195 | 2 | 12 | .192 | ||||
2023vs Left | .914 | 112 | 9 | 21 | .252 | ||||
2023vs Right | .641 | 276 | 12 | 30 | .206 | ||||
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Since 2023
+8%
OPS on Road
2025
+14%
OPS on Road
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Since 2023Home | .613 | 518 | 20 | 51 | .195 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .663 | 495 | 15 | 56 | .217 | ||||
2025Home | .588 | 181 | 4 | 15 | .190 | ||||
2025Away | .670 | 144 | 5 | 20 | .212 | ||||
2024Home | .413 | 132 | 3 | 7 | .136 | ||||
2024Away | .644 | 168 | 2 | 14 | .238 | ||||
2023Home | .759 | 205 | 13 | 29 | .237 | ||||
2023Away | .675 | 183 | 8 | 22 | .200 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Taylor 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
0.21BB Rate
7.1%K Rate
33.8%BABIP
.281ISO
.166AVG
.200OBP
.259SLG
.366OPS
.625wOBA
.274Exit Velocity
90.8 mphHard Hit Rate
29.3%Barrels/PA
6.2%Expected BA
.196Expected SLG
.387Sprint Speed
23.3 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
16.9%Fly Ball %
49.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Taylor had one of the best seasons of his career last year in Minnesota as he got significant playing time in center field with Byron Buxton limited to DH. He hit .220/.278/.442 with a career-high 21 home runs while adding 51 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 388 plate appearances. His power, however, came with a 33.5% strikeout rate and career-low 63.4% contact rate. Even though he'll turn 33 this season he still offers a premium glove in center field. He'll get regular duty in center field again after signing with the Pirates.
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Sitting Friday
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Idle after three straight starts
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Filling in for Baldwin
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Losing out on playing time
Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
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Minnesota pursuing reunion
The Twins would "love" to re-sign Taylor, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Taylor played Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field and slugged a career-high 21 home runs over 388 plate appearances for Minnesota in 2023, so it's not a surprise the team wants him back. However, with the Twins planning to re-install Byron Buxton in center field in 2024, Taylor would be looking at a short-side corner outfield platoon role and a center field insurance option. The 32-year-old might be able to find a better playing time situation elsewhere.
Taylor played Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field and slugged a career-high 21 home runs over 388 plate appearances for Minnesota in 2023, so it's not a surprise the team wants him back. However, with the Twins planning to re-install Byron Buxton in center field in 2024, Taylor would be looking at a short-side corner outfield platoon role and a center field insurance option. The 32-year-old might be able to find a better playing time situation elsewhere.