Taylor is a proud alumnus of Osceola High School, where he was a four-year varsity baseball standout. His achievements earned him significant recognition, including Pinellas County Pitcher of the Year (2009) and Pinellas County Player of the Year (2011). He was selected to the All-State Team in 2011, and in 2020, Osceola Fundamental High School retired his #15 jersey in his honor. In 2023, Coach Taylor was inducted into the school’s Inaugural Hall of Fame Class.

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After originally committing to Florida State University, Coach Taylor began his collegiate career at South Florida State College, posting a .330 batting average as a freshman. After overcoming two major arm surgeries—shoulder surgery in 2012 and Tommy John surgery in 2014—he continued his career at Webber International University (2014–2016), an NAIA national powerhouse.

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During his time at Webber, he earned a Gold Glove Award as a junior for his outstanding defensive performance in the outfield. As a senior, he returned to the mound and produced an exceptional season, recording 15 starts on the mound, 85.2 innings pitched, 77 strikeouts, and 23 walks. He also excelled offensively with a .349 batting average, 58 hits, 21 doubles, 44 RBIs, and a .434 OBP. His performance earned him First Team All-Conference honors as a pitcher and Second Team All-Conference honors as an outfielder/hitter. As of Spring 2026, he still holds Webber’s single-season record for doubles (21).​ 

 

Following his playing career, Coach Taylor joined the coaching staff at Webber, serving as the Head JV Coach & Assistant Varsity Coach. During his tenure, he helped lead the program to its first-ever National Regional Appearance and a school-record number of wins.​ In 2018, Coach Taylor returned to Pinellas County to join Largo High School as an assistant baseball coach. He became Head Coach in January 2019 and later earned his Professional Teaching License to serve at the high school level. Coach Taylor currently serves as Athletic Director, Department Head of the Business Education Program, and a Business Education teacher, all while leading the baseball program. He is the winningest coach in Largo High School baseball history, with 86 wins as of Spring 2026.

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Outside of school and coaching, he is an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, their two sons, Taylor Jr. (5) and Carter (3), and their Black Lab, Sosa. Coach Taylor is a passionate advocate for the autism community. His oldest son, Taylor Jr., has autism and is nonverbal- a journey that has profoundly influenced Coach Taylor’s leadership style and advocacy for special needs & mental health.