Aerik Taylor Bio

January 12, 2007 | Cowboy Baseball

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-time All-County pick ... was 16-3 during his prep career ... as a senior, he was 6-3 with a 2.52 ERA and recorded 56 strikeouts in 50 innings ... in 2005, he was 7-0 with a 1.02 ERA and totaled 56 strikeouts in 48 innings ... also hit .393 with nine doubles, four homers and 30 RBIs as a junior ... also recruited by North Carolina State, Maryland, Indiana and Florida International.

PERSONAL: Majoring in health ... son of Andy and Cindy Taylor ... born Dec. 2, 1987 ... has five siblings, Amber, Andy, Adam, Austin and Aaron ... favorite team is the Atlanta Braves ... favorite musician is Gary Allan ... chose OSU because it's just like back home and the people are nice.