Walter on Jones
"As a freshman Nate was a go-to guy out of the bullpen. He features a good sinking fast ball, two different breaking balls and an improving changeup. He is especially tough on right-handed hitters. This year his role will be similar, as we are counting on him for big outs."
2011 (Freshman) Was a valuable asset for the Demon Deacons, primarily in relief, making 22 appearances out of the bullpen and starting one game ... His 23 appearances on the year were fourth on the team and tied for seventh by any freshman in Wake Forest history ... Did no earn a decision on the year, but finished the season with a 5.67 ERA in 33.1 innings of work ... Struck out 22 batters on the year ... Gave up just three earned runs over his first nine collegiate appearances, including a stretch of five straight appearances without giving up a run from March 9 to March 20 ... Struck out a season-best five batters vs. Towson on March 5 ... His longest outing of the season came vs. North Carolina on March 11, pitching 3.1 innings, striking out two and surrendering just one base hit ... Made his only start of the season at NC State on April 1, going three innings and giving up two runs.
High School
Three-year letterwinner at Portsmouth High School ... Has a career 12-0 record with three saves and a 2.15 ERA ... Recorded a .390 career batting average with 35 RBIs and 44 runs scored ... High school team won the state championship in 2008 and 2009 ... Two-time New Hampshire High School All-State selection ... American Legion team also won the state championship in 2008 ... Selected to 2009 Foster's Daily Democrat Dream Team ... Earned 2009 New Hampshire High School Junior All-Star selection ... Also is a three-year letterwinner in football and was a 2008 All-State selection ... Recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award.
Personal
Born July 1, 1991 ... Son of Deb and Gene Jones ... Father played baseball at the University of New Hampshire.
