Samad Taylor
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)
Samad Taylor is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2023 for the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 4 seasons. In 85 career games, he has hit .280 with 63 hits, 2 home runs, and 22 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 17, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-06-17
- Jersey
- #0
Full name: Samad Jahad Taylor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 225 | 40 | 63 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 69 | .280 | .352 | .360 | .712 | -251 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.
Career SLG .360 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OPS .712 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KCA | AL | 31 | 60 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 22 | .200 | .248 (-19%) | .320 (-13%) | .414 (-36%) | .734 (-26%) | -250.7 |
| 2024 | SEA | AL | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | SEA | AL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2026 | SD | NL | 47 | 152 | 26 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 45 | .316 | .243 (+29%) | .318 (+22%) | .400 (+2%) | .718 (+11%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 85 | 225 | 40 | 63 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 69 | .280 | — | — | — | — | -251 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4 | .229 |
| Away | 19 | 38 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .184 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-05 | SEA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-05-03 | SEA | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-05-02 | SEA | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-04-30 | SEA | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-07 | SEA | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-04-06 | SEA | MIL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-05 | SEA | MIL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-03 | KCR | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-01 | KCR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-30 | KCR | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Samad Taylor: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is June 17, 2023; Samad Taylor is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. By club, Taylor's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (2023), the Seattle Mariners (2024 through 2025), and the San Diego Padres (2026). Taylor is listed as an outfielder at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. The bio says Taylor batted and threw right-handed. Taylor was born on July 11, 1998, in Corona, CA, USA. Samad Taylor was the playing name; the full given name is Samad Jahad.
The batting record for Taylor: 85 games, 63 hits in 225 at bats, and a .280 average, plus 2 home runs, 22 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases. Taylor got on base at a .352 rate and slugged .360 (.712 OPS). Set against a .245 league average for the same years, Taylor's .280 average sits 14.2% above it. Taylor collected a career-high 48 hits in 2026. 2026 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .316 against a league .243, a 29% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Samad Taylor
- What years did Samad Taylor play?
- Samad Taylor played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
- Was Samad Taylor a pitcher?
- No. Samad Taylor was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Samad Taylor hit?
- Samad Taylor hit 2 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What teams has Samad Taylor played for?
- Samad Taylor has played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2023), the Seattle Mariners (2024–2025), and the San Diego Padres (2026).
- What are Samad Taylor's career stats?
- In 85 games, Samad Taylor has 63 hits, 2 home runs, 22 RBI, 40 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- What position does Samad Taylor play?
- Samad Taylor plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Samad Taylor and how much does he weigh?
- Samad Taylor is listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What number does Samad Taylor wear?
- Samad Taylor wears number 0, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Samad Taylor hit each season?
- Samad Taylor's home runs by season: 0 in 2023, 0 in 2024, 0 in 2025, and 2 in 2026. His most in one season was 2, in 2026.
- What was Samad Taylor's career batting average?
- Samad Taylor batted .280 over his career, with 63 hits in 225 at bats.
- How many RBI did Samad Taylor have?
- Samad Taylor drove in 22 runs in his career.