A.J. Taylor is Lamar’s elite two-way spark plug at shortstop
In the 2026 season, A.J. Taylor has been one of Lamar’s most valuable bats, posting a .299 average with 72 hits, 13 doubles, 7 home runs, 36 RBI and a .365 OBP/.813 OPS line, while also ranking as the Southland’s third-best shortstop by defensive runs saved. He’s a contact-heavy, gap-to-gap hitter who can also punish mistakes, and he brings real value on the bases with nine steals noted in team coverage. If you want a senior transfer who adds steady defense, top-of-the-order energy and sneaky pop, Taylor looks like a strong fit.
