The EJ Taylor File
Hometown: Midwest City, OK
Education: Southern Nazarene, 2021 (Bachelor's); Southern Nazarene, 2022 (Master's)
Coaching Background
2026-Pres.	Oklahoma Baptist, Assistant Coach
2026	Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, Hitting Coach
2024-26	Northern Oklahoma College, Assistant Coach
2024	Southern Nazarene, Assistant Coach
Championships/Honors
- NJCAA National Champion (2019)
- NCAA Division II All-American at Southern Nazarene
- Led NOC to two 40-win seasons and two postseason appearances
- NOC hitters batted .336 with 1,243 hits, 126 home runs and 1,019 RBI in two seasons

EJ Taylor joined the Oklahoma Baptist baseball coaching staff in September 2026 as an assistant coach after spending the previous two seasons at Northern Oklahoma College. Taylor brings collegiate coaching, summer league and high school coaching experience to Bison Hill, most recently serving as the hitting coach for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders of the prestigious Northwoods League during the summer of 2026.

During his two seasons at NOC, Taylor helped guide the Jets to a pair of 40-win campaigns and two postseason appearances. Serving as hitting coach, he oversaw one of the most productive offenses in the region as NOC hitters combined to bat .336 with 1,243 hits, 126 home runs and 1,019 RBI during his tenure.

Prior to his time at Northern Oklahoma College, Taylor spent time on the coaching staff at Southern Nazarene University, where he completed a standout playing career. As a senior, he earned NCAA Division II All-America honors after batting .438 with 16 home runs and 49 RBI while leading the Great American Conference in both batting average and on-base percentage (.536).

Taylor also competed collegiately at Texas Rio Grande Valley and enjoyed a decorated career at Northern Oklahoma College. As a freshman, he earned All-America honors while setting school single-season records for RBI and walks. He later helped lead the Jets to the 2019 NJCAA National Championship.

Following his collegiate career, Taylor spent two seasons in professional baseball, playing for the Tucson Saguaros of the Pecos League and the Williamsport Crosscutters of the MLB Draft League.

A native of Midwest City, OK, Taylor earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Southern Nazarene University. He and his wife, Annie, are expecting their first child in December.

UPDATED: 9/19/26