"The Twins have hired recently retired outfielder Michael A. Taylor as an outfield instructor, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He won't be a member of the big league coaching staff but will be in camp for several weeks this spring and will visit the Twins' minor league affiliates to work with their up-and-coming outfielders throughout the 2026 season. Taylor, 34, retired following the 2025 season."
"It was below-average production on the whole, but Taylor's calling card was always his defense and baserunning. He played 7473 innings of center field in his major league career and logged outstanding marks in both Defensive Runs Saved (83) and Outs Above Average (58). Overall, Taylor finished his playing days with 97 DRS and 61 OAA in just under 9000 defensive innings."
Michael A. Taylor retired following the 2025 season after parts of 12 major league campaigns. He will serve as an outfield instructor for the Twins, attending big league camp for several weeks this spring and visiting minor league affiliates through the 2026 season while not being a member of the big league coaching staff. Taylor finished his career as a .232/.288/.379 hitter with 109 home runs, 128 steals, 156 doubles and 15 triples in 3,801 major league plate appearances. His value came chiefly from elite defense and baserunning, posting 97 DRS, 61 OAA and a 79% steal success rate.
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