Makyia Taylor brings middle-of-the-order pop and elite catching value for Howard
In the 2026 season, Howard catcher Makyia Taylor has been a real two-way difference-maker, hitting .291 with a .901 OPS, 5 home runs, 28 RBIs and elite defensive reliability with a 1.000 fielding percentage. She earned MEAC Player of the Week honors after a series where she hit .444 with 8 RBIs and 2 homers, and conference notes say she leads the MEAC in 2.7 RBIs per game while ranking seventh nationally. Why care? She’s a power-hitting catcher who can change a game with one swing and handle the backstop with confidence.
