Taylor Ward Makes Franchise History in First Season With Baltimore Orioles
Taylor Ward's first season with the Baltimore Orioles is off to an incredible start.
Taylor Ward’s first season with the Baltimore Orioles has quickly turned into one of the most productive stretches of his career. The 32-year-old veteran outfielder has been a driving force in Baltimore’s lineup through the opening weeks of the 2026 season, and on Wednesday he added his name to the franchise record books. “Taylor Ward is the first player in Orioles history with nine doubles in an eight-game span.
He drove in Gunnar Henderson for a second time today,” reported Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. The historic streak is only part of Ward’s dominant start. Through his first 11 games, he is hitting .
383 with a . 464 on-base percentage and 1. 039 OPS.
His nine doubles lead MLB, and he has consistently sparked the top of Baltimore’s order. Ward has hit both leadoff and second, giving manager Craig Albernaz flexibility early in the 2026 season. Taylor Ward is the first player in Orioles history with nine doubles in an eight-game span.