Yesterday, in the Washington Nationals 6-3 loss to the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, there was one positive surrounding the afternoon and that was the play of center fielder Michael Taylor.
Michael Taylor’s talent is deceiving.
It’s there. There’s no denying that. But while it’s all well and good to have potential, actually meeting it is what creates value in the major leagues. Every now and again, Taylor will have a fantastic game that resets the organization’s confidence in his ability.
Take yesterday, for instance; after hitting just .224 in 161 at-bats before the Nats 6-3 loss, Taylor went 4-for-4 with two home runs and a double.