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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Taylor Ward has been a stalwart for the Baltimore Orioles since being traded from the Los Angeles Angels. Despite the team's struggles (18-23 record), Ward leads all MLB qualified hitters in on-base percentage at .426 with an MLB-leading 40 walks. He boasts a .262/.426/.376 slash line and .802 OPS with an above-average 138 wRC+. His plate discipline metrics are career-highs and elite: 10.7% chase rate (100th percentile), 21.9% walk rate (100th percentile), and 16.3% whiff rate (88th percentile). However, Ward has experienced a significant power outage with only one home run on the season, which is a notable concern given the Orioles traded for him specifically to add power to their offense.
Strengths
- + MLB-leading .426 on-base percentage
- + MLB-leading 40 walks
- + Career-high 10.7% chase rate (100th percentile)
- + Career-high 21.9% walk rate (100th percentile)
- + Above-average 138 wRC+
- + Consistent .300+ OBP since 2020
- + 88th percentile whiff rate
- + Leading qualified hitters in most offensive categories for Orioles
- + Above-average .802 OPS despite power struggles
Weaknesses
- - Only 1 home run on the season (significant power outage)
- - Low .262 batting average
- - Modest .376 slugging percentage
- - Traded specifically to add power but has underperformed in that area
- - Team struggling at 18-23 record
About
Nick Ward is a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
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