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North Carolina A&T's JT Taylor Named Preseason All-Conference
Sophomore middle infielder expected to be one of the top players in the Coastal Athletic Association
Feb. 5, 2026 at 1:15am
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North Carolina A&T sophomore middle infielder Justin "JT" Taylor has been named to the preseason all-conference team for the Coastal Athletic Association. Taylor, a sturdy right-handed hitter from Salisbury, North Carolina, is expected to be one of the league's best players this season after a strong 2025 campaign where he hit .297 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs.
Why it matters
Taylor's preseason recognition highlights the rising stock of the young infielder, who was a standout for the Rowan County American Legion team in 2023 before joining North Carolina A&T. As the Aggies tackle an ambitious schedule that includes games against North Carolina and NC State, Taylor will be a key player to watch.
The details
After a medical redshirt in 2024, Taylor had a breakout 2025 season for the Aggies, earning CAA All-Freshman team and second team all-conference honors. He hit .297 with 11 home runs, 14 doubles, three triples and 40 RBIs. This past summer, Taylor played in a wood bat league and improved his on-base percentage to .423 while cutting down his strikeout rate.
- Taylor was granted a medical redshirt in 2024 after a wrist injury limited him to a handful of games.
- In 2025, Taylor had a strong season for the Aggies, earning CAA All-Freshman team and second team all-conference honors.
- This past summer, Taylor played in a wood bat league and made strides in reducing his strikeout rate and elevating his on-base percentage to .423.
The players
Justin "JT" Taylor
A 6-0, 185-pound sophomore middle infielder for North Carolina A&T, Taylor is expected to be one of the top players in the Coastal Athletic Association this season.
Diego Barrett
A pitcher for North Carolina A&T who, along with Taylor and catcher Tyler Smith, is one of the marquee players for the Aggies entering the 2026 season.
Tyler Smith
The catcher for North Carolina A&T, Smith is another one of the Aggies' marquee players heading into the 2026 season alongside Taylor and pitcher Diego Barrett.
What’s next
Taylor will look to build on his strong 2025 season and preseason recognition as the Aggies open their 2026 campaign on February 13 at home against Northern Illinois.
The takeaway
JT Taylor's preseason all-conference selection highlights the rising talent of the young North Carolina A&T infielder, who has overcome a medical redshirt year to emerge as one of the top players in the Coastal Athletic Association. As the Aggies face a challenging schedule, Taylor will be a key piece in their pursuit of success this season.
