WATCHLIST: Taylor, Hoover awaiting their call

The WatchList column is a quick-hit, twice-a-week look at those minor-league players that due to an organizational opening or continued improvement are on the verge of a callup. Many of the players covered in WatchList will not be top-level prospects, but instead players that could hold some short-term fanalytic value in the right situation.

April 22

Michael Taylor (OF, OAK)
Michael Taylor’s hot start may be an answer to filling the gaps in Oakland’s offense. His career .298 BA and .853 OPS should play well in the spacious Coliseum. Taylor has reached base by way of the walk over 10 percent of the time throughout his minor league career, showcasing his pitch selection. With a career 183 ISO and 36 percent extra base hit rate,...

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