Michael A. Taylor

For other uses, see Michael Taylor (disambiguation).

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45. Michael A. Taylor started hitting his stride just as he started losing playing time (Washington Post)
46. Michael A. Taylor ended the season struggling. The Nationals are hopeful he can turn it around. (Washington Post)
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57. "Michael A. Taylor - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
58. "Twins acquire Michael A. Taylor from Kansas City". mlb.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
59. Trezza, Joe (March 16, 2024). "Pirates agree to terms with Gold Glove center fielder Taylor". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
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62. "Jason Mackey: From his name to off-field interests, intentionality drives Michael A. Taylor".

External links

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Michael A. Taylor
Taylor with the Washington Nationals in 2018
Free agent
Center fielder
Born: (1991-03-26) March 26, 1991 (age 33) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2014, for the Washington Nationals

v t e American League Outfielder Gold Glove Award

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