Scouting Report: Nick Ward
Chicago Cubs | SS
Overall
Summary
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 a 138 wRC+ (above average). 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 he was acquired specifically to add power to Baltimore's offense.
Strengths
- MLB-leading .426 on-base percentage
- MLB-leading 40 walks
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