Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP's Jay Prior & Nathaniel Rhodes





By Phil Wade

Director, PBR Indiana

Jay PriorJay Prior is an unsigned RHP from Center Grove HS.  The 6-foot-3, 220 pound senior participated in the Top Prospect Games at I.U. this past June and is ranked No. 35 in the 2014 class. 

At the Top Prospect Games he sat 83-84 on the mound with a heavy fastball.  He creates a lot of momentum with his delivery and uses a high leg kick.  His curveball shows some depth at 67-69 mph and can be thrown for a strike . 

Click here to watch Prior’s Top Prospect Games Video


Nathaniel RhodesFishers RHP Nathaniel Rhodes is currently ranked No. 39 in the 2014 class.  The 6-foot-1, 180 pound Rhodes participated in both the Preseason All State Showcase as well as the Top Prospect Games this year.

Rhodes  works at a deliberate pace with repeatable mechanics.  His arm is quick and throws from a high ¾ arm slot.  His fastball sits 85-87 and is consistently in the zone.  Rhodes will flash a good 12/6 breaking ball at 75-76 and a 75-78 mph changeup with some arm side run. 

Click here to watch Rhodes’ Top Prospect Games Video