Wofford College Athletics

Has been hampered by a persistent shoulder injury that could limit his playing time . . . Looking for an opportunity to showcase his talents this spring . . . 2006: Appeared in two games as a freshman . . . Struck out three in 2.2 innings vs. Western Carolina (March 26) . . . Also threw one inning of hitless relief against Appalachian State (April 14) . . . High School: Comes to Wofford after serving as the ace of the South Aiken pitching staff the last three years and led the high school this spring to its first-ever appearance in the state playoffs . . . Compiled a 1.59 ERA with 84 strikeouts in just over 70 innings . . . Named All-State as a senior and was a two-time team Most Valuable Player . . . Was also a Defensive MVP for South Aiken . . . Played for Coach David List . . . Was instrumental in his 2004 18U CABA Wood Bat World Series team earning a fourth-place finish . . . In 2003, he helped lead his squad to a second-place finish at the 18U International Traveling Team Wood Bat World Series . . . Played for Coach Tommy Allen . . . Member of the National Honor Society . . . President of the math honor society . . . Summa Cum Laude graduate of South Aiken High . . . Personal: Born Nov. 14, 1986 in Hartford, Conn. . . . Son of Glenn and Katie Taylor . . . Named a Palmetto Fellow.