Christopher Newport University

2013 - Freshman Season - USA South Rookie Pitcher of the Year...Enjoyed one of the finest rookie seasons in program history, going 6-3 with a 2.90 ERA as a true freshman, striking out 57 batters...Named second team All-Conference and second team All-State as a starter...Pitched six straight quality starts during the season...Struck out a season-high 10 against Greensboro (2/25), picking up the win after seven innings of work...

At Hermitage - Pitched for four years in the Colonial District under coaches Scott Moore and Jason Sipe...Earned team MVP honors as a junior and senior...As a junior, picked up Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Week and Honorable Mention All-District honors...Also an Honorable Mention pick as a senior, earning All-Metro Second Team nod.

Personal - Christopher Brandon Taylor was born October 18, 1993 in Richmond, Va...Son of Charlie and Debi Taylor...Has two sisters, Ashley and Dellaney...Favorite sports personality is Justin Verlander...Person in history most like to meet is Nolan Ryan...Dream vacation is a trip to New Zealand...Superstitions include not stepping on the baseline when going to the mound...Favorite book read is "The Art of Racing in the Rain"...Majoring in Chemistry.


ON THE DIAMOND:

Year	APP-GS	W-L	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
TOTALS	10-10	6-3	0	59.0	50	19	17	57	2.90
2013	10-10	6-3	0	59.0	50	19	17	57	2.90