Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 2018 C Jay Curtis
April 30, 2018
Jay Curtis
Class of 2018 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 70 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: John CurtisState: LA
- Summer Team: Louisiana Knights
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Height: 6-1Weight: 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
Videos
(8/4/16)
Player News
- Final Power 25 Rankings Release - May 14, 2018
- John Curtis Defeats Byrd 12-2 In Quarterfinal Action - May 4, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: 2018 C Jay Curtis - Apr 30, 2018
- 2018 NHSI: John Curtis Defeats American Heritage (FL) 2-1 - Mar 30, 2018
- Curtis Defeats ED White - Mar 13, 2018
- Tuesday 2/27 - Feb 28, 2018
- Power 25 Rankings Release: No.'s 1 - 5 - Feb 20, 2018
- John Curtis Defeats Evangel, 12-2 - May 5, 2017
- LA: Best Available In 2018 Class - Apr 17, 2017
- LA: Stock Watch: Three 2018's Having Solid Spring's - Mar 30, 2017
- Power 25 Rankings Updated - Mar 28, 2017
- Class Of 2018 Rankings Updated - Mar 27, 2017
- Power 25 Rankings Updated - Mar 14, 2017
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Mar 1, 2017
- Player Of The Week: 1B Cade Beloso - Feb 28, 2017
- High School Team Preview: No. 5 John Curtis - Feb 20, 2017
- PBR Mailbag: An Early Look At The 2017 Spring Season - Oct 26, 2016
- Future Games Recap: Louisiana Video Analysis - Aug 10, 2016
- Future Games Recap: Louisiana - Aug 8, 2016
- Future Games Spotlight: 2018 C Jay Curtis - Jul 29, 2016
- Under Armour Classic: Day 1 Notebook - Jun 18, 2016
- Power 25 Team Rankings Updated - Mar 29, 2016
- Destrehan Defeats Hahnville; Curtis Defeats Jesuit - Mar 23, 2016
- Winter Prospect Showcase: Catchers Analysis - Feb 4, 2016
- Updated Class Of 2018 Louisiana Player Rankings - Dec 14, 2015
- Player Spotlight: 2018 C/INF Jay Curtis - Dec 4, 2015
- 2018 Prospects To Watch For - Jul 16, 2015
- Underclass Trials: Top Position Player Prospects - Jun 1, 2015
- Underclass Trials: Stats Breakdown - May 26, 2015
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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.