University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior college:  Lettered two years at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Ala. ... Went 8-3 with two complete games and a 3.15 ERA in 13 appearances, all of which were starts ... Struck out a team-best 62 batters against 19 walks in 71 1/3 innings pitched to help the Pirates climb to No. 1 in the national rankings for two weeks... Went 4-3 with a 3.03 ERA as a freshman ... Recorded 29 strikeouts against 11 walks while limiting the opposition to a .202 batting average.

High school:  Lettered four years at Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School in Montgomery, Ala. ... Earned 1A-4A all-Metro honorable mention by the Montgomery Advertiser as a junior.

Personal:  Full name is Benjamin Alan Taylor ... The youngest of three children to Chuck and Kathy Taylor ... Lists hiking and mountain biking among his hobbies ... Favorite movie is “Remember The Titans” ... Lists the Atlanta Braves as his favorite professional sports team ... Favorite athletes are John Smoltz and Tim Hudson ... Favorite musical artist is Staind ... Majoring in physical education.