2014 Player Spotlight: Jay Prior, SS/RHP, Center Grove HS
October 18, 2012
Jay Prior is a strong, athletic 6-foot-3 SS/RHP out of Center Grove High School. He possesses good athleticism and rhythm in the field, but projects as a third baseman in college. Prior shows plus power at the plate, along with good rhythm in swing.
On the mound he creates a lot of momentum with his delivery. At the PBR Indiana Preseason All State Showcase last February he sat at 82-84 mph with his fastball, and was up to 85 this past spring and 87 mph this summer. Prior has shown the ability to throw a good splitter, demonstrating good arm speed with good sink action. With continued improvement on his delivery, Prior projects to be a good two way guy at the next level.
Jay Prior 2012 High School Stats:
Hitting: .310 BA, 13 RBI, 1HR
Pitching: 23.1 IP, 3.90 ERA, 18 K’s