Nicholls State University

2020 Season (Redshirt Junior): Managed eight total appearances for the Red & Gray, all in reserve ... served as the bullpen's primary closer, recording five saves on the shortened 2018 season ... threw just 9.2 innings and wrapped up the year with an impressive 0.00 ERA ... struck out 11 batters while surrendering just four hits and one run (unearned).

2018-19 Seasons (Chattahoochee Valley CC): Racked up 25 total appearances across two seasons, finishing with a 3-2 record along with a trio of saves ... tossed 41.0 innings while collecting 49 total strikeouts.

2017 Season (Kennesaw State): Did not see game action ... redshirted.

High School/Prep: Attended Marist High School in Atlanta, Ga. ... competed for two seasons with the varsity baseball program ... as a senior, earned title as team captain and helped lead the team to a regular season league championship ... prior to senior season, took part in the 2015 17U Perfect Game-East Cobb Invitational as well as the 2015 WWBA and 18U National Championship ... named to the All-Tournament team for both competitions ... also made appearances at the 16U and 17U National Championships as well.

Personal: Born Josiah Hennessey Taylor on August 5, 1997 ... son of Steve & Lynn Taylor ... has two brothers -- Steven & Patrick ... finance major.