Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 2018 C Jay Curtis


Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director



Jay Curtis

Class of 2018 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: John Curtis
    State: LA
  • Summer Team: Louisiana Knights
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 225lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.63
60-yard
1.98 - 2.10
Pop Time
73
C Velo
92
Exit Velo
4.72
H-1st

Scouting Report

One of the top right handed hitters available in Louisiana's 2018 class, four-year starter for perennial power John Curtis HS. Middle of the order bat, Curtis has been a cornerstone for one of the most explosive offenses in recent history for Louisiana high school baseball, putting up consistent offensive production for the Patriots, while also anchoring the defense behind the dish. Helped lead John Curtis to three consecutive Catholic League titles, and the 2017 Division-I state championship. Finished the 2018 regular season hitting .318 with a .482 OBP, three home runs, four doubles, and 16 RBI. Career .337 batting average with 25 doubles, 11 home runs and 91 RBI. Has won four district titles, and two state championships, with a chance to win his third state title in 2018.

8/4/16 A 6-foot, 225-pound catcher with a strong, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, and a quick, clean exchange. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 72 mph and a pop time of 2.11. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, and quality lower half. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 92 mph. Also posted a 7.95 60-yard dash.

6/28/16 A 6-foot, 225-pound catcher with a strong, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, and a quick, clean exchange. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph and a pop time of 1.97. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, and quality lower half. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 87 mph.

1/18/16 A 6-foot, 215-pound catcher with a strong, athletic frame. Solid defender with average hands, fluid footwork, and a quick, clean exchange. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 70 mph and a pop time of 2.1. Right-handed hitter that hits from balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, and quality lower half. Line-drive, gap to gap type hitter with fluid rhythm, level path and quality bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph. Also posted a 4.72 home to 1st time.

5/25/15 A 6-foot, 215-pound catcher with a large, strong frame. Right-handed hitter with athletic, balanced setup, smooth load, efficient lower half, and solid balance throughout the swing. Line-drive type hitter with gap to gap approach, level bat path, and fluid rhythm in the swing with bat speed that produced an 81 mph exit velocity. Defensively showed solid receiving skills with a clean exchange recording a pop time of 2.2 and a positional velocity of 72 mph. Also ran a 7.63 60 yard dash.


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