 He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and took 2 wickets at an average of 28.On 8 August 1908, Taylor became secretary of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, when he was described in the Derbyshire Cricket Guide as "(An) enthusiastic worker of a firm but courteous disposition who is likely to prove a successful official, combining the advantages of a good business training with an intimate knowledge of cricket and cricketers".He often accompanied the XI to away matches and acted as scorer and substitute.