Despite entering this season as the Washington Nationals’ presumed fourth outfielder, Michael A. Taylor has always played an important role in D.C. Injuries have created plenty of chances over the years for him to prove he can be an everyday player, but the 27-year-old hasn’t always seized those opportunities.
In 127 games this season (86 starts), Taylor is hitting .224 with six home runs, 24 stolen bases and 112 strikeouts. He’s been a valuable defensive player but got off to a slow start at the plate and wasn’t able to garner enough consistent playing time to really get his bat going.