Devin Taylor is a college baseball player currently playing for the Indiana Hoosiers baseball team, which represents Indiana University, Bloomington. Devin plays as an outfielder for the team and is currently in his sophomore season as of 2024.
In 2023, during his freshman season at Indiana University, Devin achieved remarkable accomplishments. He became the third IU player to earn first-team All-B1G as a freshman, following Larry Blackwell, DH-1979, and Joey DeNato, SP-2011.
Devin's performance also earned him the title of B1G Freshman of the Week on three separate occasions during his freshman season. These awards were awarded to him on March 20, 2023 against Morehead State, March 27, 2023 against Ohio State, and April 17, 2023 against Illinois.
Devin Taylor’s College Career
Devin Taylor is currently attending Indiana University, Bloomington where he is also a player for their baseball team, known as the Indiana Hoosiers, as an outfielder. In his freshman season in 2023, Devin had 51 starts across 55 games. He reached base safely in 51 out of the 55 games he played and managed to get on base multiple times in 31 of those games.
Devin's first collegiate hit and RBI came during a pinch-hit appearance at Auburn on February 18th, 2023. And he hit his first college home run as part of a two-homerun game against Morehead State on March 15th in the series opener.
Devin's performance earned him several accolades and awards during his freshman season. He earned Freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and Perfect Game. He was also named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
In addition, Devin was selected as a first-team All-Big Ten player in the outfield and was included in the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. He is also the third player in Indiana University history to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors as a freshman after Larry Blackwell, DH - 1979 and Joey DeNato, SP - 2011.
How much did Devin Taylor average in College?
In his freshman season playing for the Indiana Hoosiers baseball team in 2023, Devin Taylor achieved a batting average of .315. As of March 2024, Devin's overall batting average in college stands at .335.
In addition, his on-base percentage is .438, and his slugging percentage is at .633. Devin made his collegiate debut in the season opener at Auburn on February 17th, 2023, although only a pinch hitter in that game.
Where did Devin Taylor go to School?
Devin Taylor attended LaSalle High School and played baseball under head coach Roosevelt Barnes. He was a four-year letterwinner during his high school time.
Throughout his high school career, Devin Taylor was highly regarded in the baseball community, being touted as the No. 2 prospect and No. 1 outfielder in Ohio by Perfect Game. He was also recognized on a national level, ranking as the No. 78 overall prospect and No. 19 outfielder nationally by Perfect Game.
As a freshman, he was named the Greater Catholic League South Division Player of the Year. In his senior year, he received further recognition, being selected as a second-team All-American by Perfect Game. As a junior, he was honored as a first-team Underclass All-American by Perfect Game. Notably, in his sophomore and freshman years, he received honorable mentions from Perfect Game.
FAQ's On Devin Taylor College
A. Devin Taylor's age is 20 years and he was born on January 6, 2004.
A. Devin Taylor attended LaSalle High School.
A. As of 2024, Devin Taylor is playing for the Indiana University baseball team known as Indiana Hoosiers.
A. Devin Taylor stands at 6 feet 1 inch.
A. Devin Taylor hails from Cincinnati, Ohio.
