Methodist University Athletics

2021: started all 36 games ... led the team in batting average (.310), OPS (.840), hits (35), runs scored (18), and extra base hits (12) ... also recorded 14 RBIs and 11 walks ... appeared in 15 games, starting 10 as a pitcher ... finished the season with a 6.66 ERA and an overall record of 1-8 ... earned 24 strikeouts in 52.2 innings ... nine games with multiple hits, including three games with three hits ... five games with multiple runs scored, including a season-high three against William Peace ... five-game hitting streak ... logged a pair of triples against Cairn and Mississippi University for Women ... season-high three RBIs against Randolph ... game-winning RBI in the ninth inning against William Peace ... earned a shutout and a season-high six strikeouts against Cairn, one of two complete games ... did not allow an earned run in 5.2 innings against Lynchburg ... 82 putouts and 10 assists with one error for a fielding percentage of .989.

2020: started all 10 games she appeared in as a freshman for MU ... nine hits, including two doubles, and six RBIs ... batting average of .265 ... three starts and five appearances in the pitcher's circle ... second on the team with a 3.46 ERA, a 1.69 WHIP, 26.1 innings pitched, and 15 strikeouts ... 2-1 overall record in the pitcher's circle ... pitched a shutout in her first collegiate start, striking out four and allowing five hits in a 2-0 win against Guilford ... allowed just two earned runs in seven innings against Messiah ... season-high seven strikeouts in 5.1 innings against Lynchburg.

High School: 2019 graduate of East Duplin ... All-Conference and all-state selection ... named team's most valuable player and most offensive player... member of the BETA Club. 

Club team: Shockers

Personal: Daughter of Lisa and Tim Jones... cousin, Alex Bass, played softball at Methodist from 2009-11... Taylor is majoring in criminal justice with a minor in digital forensics and cyber security.