Future Watch: Michael Taylor Baseball Rookie Cards, Washington Nationals – The Washington Nationals are in the midst of a pennant race. While they aren’t sure if they can win the NL East this year, one thing is sure, they have a great player in rookie Michael Taylor.

At 6’-3”, 210lbs the power hitting center fielder has 14 homers and 61 RBI. As part of a very deep rookie class in the National League, he’s third in RBI and tied for third in dingers.

At 24, the former 6th round pick from the 2009 MLB Entry Draft, has really blossomed. He got in 17 games last year but this year has been his coming out party. Most would say he’s exceeded expectations considering he was listed as the 32nd ranked prospect by Baseball America heading into this season.

Taylor has a good head on his shoulders and can weather the ups and downs of life as a baseball prospect. He attended the esteemed and prodigious Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is the son of military parents.

Already a slick fielder, he’s a solid base-runner as well swiping 15 and only getting thrown out 3 times. In the midst of the pennant race he recently hit a 10th inning, pinch hit, walk-off home run against the Atlanta Braves that got a lot of notice.

Michael Taylor has numerous official rookie cards from both Panini and Topps of this budding star in 2015 baseball releases. Being on a high-profile team means he has a lot of great autographs and autographed memorabilia cards. Taylor’s first trading cards were released in 2013 Bowman Chrome.

2015 Topps Baseball Products

2015 Panini Baseball Products

Here’s a good look at his first major league homer:

This is his go-ahead 9th inning, grand slam from earlier this season:

This prospect may look skinny but he has excellent power. This year has been a real eye-opener but it’s really just his starting point. Together with Bryce Harper the Washington Nationals have themselves a real one-two punch that could nab themselves another run in the postseason in the near future.

Future Watch: Michael Taylor Baseball Rookie Cards, Washington Nationals – Image Gallery

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