May 8, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Taylor Ward (3) at the plate during the Angels 14-11 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
When the LA Angels drafted Taylor Ward out of Fresno State with the 26th pick of the 2015 MLB Amateur Draft, the Angels were hoping he would be the catcher of the future.
For the first three seasons Taylor Ward was in the LA Angels system, he was a catcher and worked very hard to better his defense and pitch-calling.