After inconsistent playing time through his first two years with the Angels, Taylor Ward found more of a role in 2020, as he appeared in more than half of the Halos’ games last season.
The outfielder appeared in 34 games, hitting a career-high .277. However, it was a tale of two-seasons for the 26-year-old. Through his first 14 games, Ward was hitting only .147 with one extra base-hit. He was striking out in over 35 percent of his at bats, and he just looked lost at the plate.
The Angels optioned him to the Alternate Site, where he spent a few weeks before being recalled on September 3.