Nathan Taylor is Cincinnati’s strike-throwing, draft-rise righty
In the 2025 season, Nathan Taylor emerged as a frontline arm for Cincinnati, posting a 3.93 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 15 starts, then carrying that momentum into 2026 with one of his best outings of the year: seven scoreless innings against Kansas with nine strikeouts. He’s a 6-foot-5, 230-pound right-hander whose calling card is bat-missing life and improving command; one national breakdown noted his walk rate dropped and his strikeout rate jumped in 2026. The result: a polished, high-upside starter who looks like a strong fit for a team wanting a power arm with real starter traits and upward trajectory.
