Having established himself as a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series core for his defensive flexibility and offensive resurgence, Chris Taylor entered the 2018 season looking for similar success on both sides of the ball.
While the 28-year-old has continued to provide versatility on the field, he has taken a bit of a step back at the plate following a breakout campaign in 2017.
In 136 games, Taylor is hitting .248/.324/.439 (104 OPS+) with 55 extra-base hits and a National League-high 162 strikeouts — already 20 more than a year ago in far less plate appearances.