Coach Corbin Quote: Taylor's an advanced freshman. We recruited him at the beginning of his junior year, and I'm glad we did. He couldstart for us this year, but he'll likely eat up big innings for us in whatever role he is in. He's very athletic and strong for a young kid.

High School: No. 2 high school prospect (No. 14 overall) in the state of the Tennessee by Baseball America entering the June 2007 draft out of Mt. Juliet High ... Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Tennessee after striking out 106 batters in 82.0 innings as a senior ... Helped lead team to district championships in 2006-07. Team finished as the regional and sectional runner-ups as well ... Named District 9AAA MVP in 2006 and 2007 and was on the district all-tournament team in both years as well. Earned MVP honors at the tourney in 2007 ... 2006 all-state selection ... Also a National Honor Society member ... Played with current Vanderbilt teammate Caleb Cotham for three years.

Personal: David Taylor Hill ... Born 3/12/89 .... Son of David and Teresa Hill ... Has a brother, Ryan ... Undecided on a major... Favorites include Justin Verlander, Vince Young, Baseball Tonight, Eva Mendes, and the movies Dumb and Dumber and Field of Dreams ... Favorite vacation spot is St. Maarten ... Chose Vanderbilt because "it's an unbelievable academic and athletic experience."