Emory University

Senior (2019):

Appeared in 12 games including one start as a senior…Pitched to a career-best 2.89 ERA in 18.2 innings, striking out a career-high 21 batters…Logged a season-long 3.2 frames against UAA foe Case Western Reserve on April 12^th, striking out a season-high four hitters…Made his first career start in the season finale at NYU on April 28^th, tossing 2.2 innings and allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks.

Junior (2018):

Made 13 relief appearances for the Eagles as a junior…Struck out 11 batters over 12.2 innings…Recorded at least one punch out in nine of his 13 relief outings…Logged a season-best 1.2 innings of work twice against Marietta on March 3^rd and Middlebury on March 17^th.

Sophomore (2017):

Made two relief appearances in his first season with the Eagles, pitching to the tune of a 5.40 ERA in 1.2 innings…Made his collegiate debut on March 4^th at Millsaps College…Tossed a scoreless inning on April 11^th at Oglethorpe University.

Career Statistics:

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Prior to Emory:

Played four seasons for the Portage Central baseball team under Head Coach Brandon Baker...Two-time Academic All-State and All-Region (2014 & 2015).

Personal:

Born on May 15th...Son of Dale and Gloria Taggett.

Why he chose Emory?

"I chose Emory for its excellence in both academics and athletics."