Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Ranked Top-10 Center Fielder For 2018 Season By MLB Network’s The Shredder
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Ranked Top-10 Center Fielder For 2018 Season By MLB Network’s The Shredder

Matt Borelli
February 19, 2018
2 Min Read
Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor was ranked the eighth-best center fielder in all of baseball for the 2018 season by MLB Network’s The Shredder. The selection marks Taylor’s first appearance on the annual list.

Earlier this offseason, ESPN’s Buster Olney ranked the 27-year-old as the No. 7 center fielder in baseball.

Prior to the 2017 season, Taylor had no professional experience in the outfield. Given his excellent speed and defensive skills, the Dodgers deployed him in center field during Spring Training, where he quickly learned the position on the fly.

After beginning the year with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Taylor was called up to the Majors at the end of April and cemented himself into the team’s long-term plans going forward.

In 140 games during the regular season, Taylor posted career-highs in nearly every statistical category, including plate appearances (568), on-base plus slugging percentage (.840) and extra-base hits (60).

All-in-all, he batted .288/.354/.496 with 34 doubles, five triples and 21 home runs. Taylor added 17 stolen bases and accumulated 4.8 WAR (Baseball-Reference) — grading out positively on both sides of the ball.

Taylor carried that success into the postseason, where he collectively hit .254/.380/.508 over 71 plate appearances and 15 games. He tallied four doubles, one triple, three home runs, and drew more walks (11) than strikeouts (10).

RankThe Shredder
1Mike Trout (Angels)
2Tommy Pham (Cardinals)
3Charlie Blackmon (Rockies)
4George Springer (Astros)
5Lorenzo Cain (Brewers)
6Christian Yelich (Brewers)
7Kevin Kiermaier (Rays)
8Chris Taylor (Dodgers)
9Michael Conforto (Mets)
10A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks)
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Chris TaylorLos Angeles DodgersThe Shredder 2018 Rankings
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Team-usa-2017-world-baseball-classic
Dodgers News

2017 World Baseball Classic: Recapping Team USA’s First Title, How Dodgers Fared

March 23, 2017
March 31, 2017
Gavin Stone, 2023 Spring Training
Dodgers Minor LeaguesFeatured

Dodgers Prospect Gavin Stone Expected To Make MLB Debut During 2023 Season

March 20, 2023
March 21, 2023
Fans, Camelback Ranch entrance
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers Fans Still Visit Camelback Ranch, Share Frustration Over Spring Training Games Being Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
Kiké Hernandez, 2020 World Series
FeaturedRumors

Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Kiké Hernandez Looking For Everyday Role

January 5, 2021
January 5, 2021

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어