Penn’s record-setting speedster keeps wrecking games from the leadoff spot
In the 2026 season, Taylor has been Penn’s spark plug, pairing disruptive baserunning with timely contact and extra-base pop; he set Penn’s single-season stolen base record at 26 and the career mark at 68, a huge differentiator for a player whose game is built on pressure, pace, and constant chaos on the bases. He’s the kind of athlete who changes innings even when he doesn’t square one up, and the 2024-2025 stats show a track record of production that can fit an aggressive lineup looking for speed, versatility, and high-IQ offense.
