Michael A. Taylor, a veteran outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, plays a pivotal role in mentoring younger teammates in a rebuilding season. At 34, his disciplined preparation of studying pitchers and his experience as a World Series champion provide invaluable guidance. Manager Will Venable and assistant general manager Josh Barfield emphasize his stabilizing presence in the clubhouse. Teammates like Brooks Baldwin admire Taylor's work ethic and skill. Despite a batting average of .198, Taylor's timely plays, including a stellar catch and home runs, affirm his importance both on and off the field.
"His presence in the clubhouse has been invaluable... There's just wisdom in everything he says," manager Will Venable said.
"Having a guy like that who's been through it all, he just brings such stability, having somebody that you can look at as an example day to day," said assistant general manager Josh Barfield.
"I just studied how he worked, how he went after balls and found his angles... and I set up [similarly] in the outfield, staying stagnant but loose and getting a good jump," said utility man Brooks Baldwin.
"He made an unbelievable catch, like he was 21 years old again out there," said right-hander Jonathan Cannon.
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