CLASS OF 2012
LHP
Tyler
Jay
Illinois
Lemont (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L
Lemont (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L
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2012 National
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2012 State
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7.7.12
Primarily known for his prowess on the mound, Tyler Jay also made a big name for himself at the plate this spring. He hit well above .500 for most of the spring and finished with a .484 batting average. The left-handed hitter also slugged at a .684 clip, as he tallied 10 doubles, 3 triples, 1 homer and 35 RBI for the Indians. Jay’s offensive numbers, however, only tell part of his story. Jay blossomed into one of the state’s more dominant left-handed prospects, as his velocity spiked in the 87-91 mph range to go along with his effective curveball and changeup. Signed at the University of Illinois, Jay struck out 88 in 49 innings (1.8 per inning), and walked 19. He finished with an 8-3 record and a 1.14 ERA against some of the best teams in the state. Jay first established himself during his sophomore year, when he posted a 5-0 record for the Indians. Over the last two seasons he racked up 158 strikeouts in 89 innings. Jay also was a standout wide receiver and returner on Lemont’s football team.
Jay has quietly established himself as one of the most effective left-handed prospects in the state. Jay has been earning big wins on varsity since his sophomore year, when he went 5-0 with a 3.02 ERA. Armed with a mid-to-upper-80s fastball, Jay also commands a 12/6 curveball that he throws in any count. Last year, he pitched behind RHP Josh Ferry (now at Illinois). Look for him to take the ace role for the Indians.