James Nathan Shelton has been a key prospect in the eyes of Alabama for a while now. After receiving an offer, Shelton committed to the Tide in July of 2020, but that doesn’t mean Alabama forgot about him after getting the commit. As a senior who will be apart of the 2021 recruiting class for Alabama, Shelton will be a versatile player that can be an important piece for Alabama’s future plans. Shelton can play all over the field, as a pitcher, first baseman, and outfielder.
Tide Talk Sports was able to reach out and conduct an interview with the Tuscaloosa native, and when asked why he chose Alabama, his answer was something all Tide baseball fans will love to hear:
“Alabama is close to home, and it was always my dream to go there.