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Dodgers: Chris Taylor’s Value Goes Beyond His Bat

Related Topics: Bat, Histidine, Austin Barnes

Chris Taylor established himself as a legitimate offensive threat for the Dodgers last season, which is what people will identify him the most with now. That is what hitting .288/.354/.496 with 21 home runs, 34 doubles, and 17 stolen bases in 140 games (125 starts), along with an NLCS MVP will do for you. However, he did slow down towards the end of the season, but regression was expected.

His .361 BABIP from a year ago strongly suggests regression, but keep in mind the consistent good contact he was making grouped with his increase in line drives and a decrease in ground balls.