Played college baseball at both Vanderbilt and USC
Right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
Has a half sister by the name of Gada Qafisheh.
His wife gave birth to daughter named Amanda Grace she weigh 6 lbs. and
9 oz. [October 19, 2006].
Signed by the Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League. (August 2010)
Agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres. Prior has missed more than two full seasons due to shoulder problems. He last pitched in the majors on 10 August 2006. (January 2009)
(December 12) Not offered a contract by the Chicago Cubs, becoming a free agent. (2007)
(December 26) Agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres. Prior is still recovering from shoulder surgery performed in April. (2007)