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2013 - JUNIOR
Recorded his first hit as a Vol in the first game of a doubleheader on Feb. 16 at UNLV, going 2-for-3 with an RBI in an 8-3 UT win. Had a five-game hitting streak from March 2-10 in which he hit .412 (7-for-17) with two doubles, four RBIs and a pair of stolen bases.
Went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, two runs scored and a pair of walks in UT's 16-0 win over Alcorn State on March 8.
Hit his first home run as a Vol the next day in a 13-6 triumph over the Braves.
Scored two runs, drew two walks and had a stolen base as UT picked up its first SEC win of the year at Alabama, 7-6, on March 16.
Added a 2-for-3 effort in the series finale a day later.
2011-12 - AT WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE
Played for D.J. Whittemore at Western Nevada College. Was the only player to start all 65 games for the Wildcats which went 48-17 and reached the JUCO World Series in 2012.
Led the team with 53 runs scored while posting a .407 on-base percentage with 34 RBIs and 12 stolen bases during his sophomore campaign.
Claimed 2012 second team all-regoin honors.
Helped lead Western Nevada to a 45-15 overall record and the Scenic West Conference championship in 2011.
Recorded a .427 on-base percentage with 37 walks and nine stolen bases while hitting primarily out of the two-hole as a freshman for the Wildcats.
Earned both all-region and first-team all-conference accolades in 2011.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Tahoma High School where he was coached by Russ Hayden. Invited to the Washington Nationals Area Code team and selected by the Seattle Mariners for the Mariner Cup Team.
One of just two players from Washington to be invited to play in the Tommy Lasorda Elite Games at Dodger Stadium.
A three-year letterman for the Bears, helping the team reach the state finals twice.
As a junior, had just one error and was named the team's Gold Glove winner.
Listed as one of the nation's Top 1000 players and 32nd-best player in Washington by Perfect Game in 2010.
Played summer baseball for Chaffey Baseball in Washington, where he hit .411 and was named the MVP of the Northwest Babe Ruth Regional.
PERSONAL
Full name is Taylor James Smart Born February 24, 1992
Son of Dave and Mindy Smart
Has one sibling, Ryan
Plans to major in sociology
His father, Dave, is the former head coach at Tahoma HIgh School and assistant coach at Bellevue Community College



























