Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor has received several extended opportunities for regular playing time in the past due to injuries to various outfielders, but he has always disappointed. That is, until this year. After the Nats lost Adam Eaton for the season, Taylor has stepped in and has been an extremely pleasant surprise.
In 61 games, Taylor has hit .273 and has clubbed ten homers. That’s not bad production from an eight-hole hitter. Most eight-hole hitters are near automatic outs, but Taylor is a different story, which speaks to the depth of this potent Nats lineup.