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CLASS OF 2026

OF
OF

Ian
Kelly

Huntley (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 159LBS
L/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois 17U

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Pitching Velos
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Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.54
Outfield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
12.2
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Home to First
4.07
Outfield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
60 Yard Dash
7.36
Outfield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
8.29
Outfield Velocity
68.0
Power / Speed Score
8.6
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Position
7.54
60-yard
80
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
7.61
60-yard
83
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Position
85
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Position
7.27
60-yard
81
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Position
7.21
60-yard
79
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
7.49
60-yard
79
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Position
79
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
4.07
H-1st
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Position
73
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Position
7.36
60-yard
77
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Future Prospects Showcase
Jun 15, 2021
Position
8.29
60-yard
68
OF Velo
71
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
85.3
Distance Max
326
Distance Avg
147
Launch Angle Avg
10.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
78.0
Distance Max
314
Distance Avg
153
Launch Angle Avg
14.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
79.7
Distance Max
296
Distance Avg
187
Launch Angle Avg
16.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
23.0
Bat Speed Max
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
23.7
Bat Speed Max
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
65.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
23.1
Bat Speed Max
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
61.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Pitching
76
Max FB
73 - 74
FB
63 - 65
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.81
30 Yard Dash
4.15
60 Yard Dash
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.72
30 Yard Dash
4.00
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.54
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
2.54
RSi (max)
22.8
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.81
10-yd
7.61
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
2.21
RSi (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
2.72
RSi (max)
24.3
Jump Height (max)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.27
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSi (max)
1.90
RSi (avg)
1,020
Jump Power (max)
22.5
Jump Height (max)
22.4
Jump Height (avg)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
2.13
10-yd
4.52
30-yd
8.02
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
7.1
Run Speed (avg)
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Swift
4
SwiftThirtyYard
7
SwiftSixtyYard
1.80
10-yd
2
SwiftTenYard
4.09
30-yd
7.36
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
70.77
Edge Score
80.7

Pitch Ai

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Comments

2/24/24

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 146.6-pounds. Lean, trim frame, high waist with projection.
Hit: LHH. Open base, works in his legs, strides back to even, gains ground to the pitcher. Athletic hands, handsy swing, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, line-drive approach, balanced. 68.5 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Loose, high 3/4 release with quickness out front
Defense: Smooth, flows effortlessly, syncs well into crowhop, sure-handed.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

2/11/24

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build, some present strength in the lower-half, room to continue to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, open setup, small leg lift, minimal stride. Loose, whippy hands through the zone, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line. 68.7 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, full arm swing, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, athletic actions, plays through in rhythm and attacks the baseball.
Run: 4.19 30-yard dash.

2/10/24

OF Ian Kelly (Huntley, 2026) continues to trend upwards each time we lay eyes on him. He’s gained some strength in his 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame, and we’re starting to see some development in his lower-half. The left-handed hitter displayed loose/whippy hands through the zone, utilizing a flat path with extension out front to create a max EV of 91 mph. There’s an athletic look to his swing, working with some rhythm throughout his round and finishing on-balance while working the ball to the whole field. Defensively, Kelly has active footwork and athletic actions, playing through the ball with rhythm and intent. He moves well into a crow hop, delivering strong throws from a full arm swing and over-the-top slot, reaching up to 85 mph. Projectable outfielder that continues to improve in each look.

10/15/23

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Wiry build, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, open base, high back elbow start, lead leg lifts to an in-line stride. Strong athletic hands, level path, pull-side approach. 69.8 mph bat speed with 27 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Quick and continuous with arm speed out front, high 3/4 finish.
Defense: Fluid footwork, steady hands, quick-to-release.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

10/15/23

Kelly, a 2022 Junior Future Games participant, measures in at an athletic 5-foot-10, 153-pounds. The L/R outfielder displayed strong, athletic hands during his bp round (avg. 23.1 mph) that worked the ball pull-side with some strength (92.5 mph max EV).

8/08/23

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build with plenty more strength to come.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic look in the box; slightly open stance, quiet hands, short stride. Athletic, loose swing, stays on plane and line-drive approach to all fields. Lets the ball travel and sits into backside at times. 65.4 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on his feet, athletic actions, plays through the baseball with intent.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build, plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, narrow stance, slight knee lift trigger, fluid load. Level path, intentful swing, line-drive approach and was on time, working the middle of the field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Loose athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot.  Throws were consistently on target.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, deliberate actions, plays through with intent, steady hands.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

2/15/23

Former Junior Future Game participant, OF Ian Kelly (Huntley), continues to look like a left-handed hitting outfield prospect to follow in the 2026 class. When it comes to Blast Motion, Kelly sat at the top of the list with a 24.6 mph average hand speed. He also led the way with an average of 29 g of rotational acceleration. Kelly swung with controlled intent, a level path and was consistently on time and finished on balance. In the outfield, Kelly is an athletic mover with soft hands and active feet, playing through the baseball with intent and rhythm, reaching up to 79 mph from a crow-hop. 

2/11/23

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, ultra athletic frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic setup, smooth load and short stride. Level path, controlled intent, balanced finish and on time.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot, some quickness to release.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, plays through the ball in rhythm, active feet
Run: 4.07 runner in the 30-yard split. 

2/11/23

Former Junior Future Game participant, OF Ian Kelly (Huntley), continues to look like a left-handed hitting outfield prospect to follow in the 2026 class. When it comes to Blast Motion, Kelly sat at the top of the list with a 24.6 mph average hand speed. He also led the way with an average of 29 g of rotational acceleration. Kelly swung with controlled intent, a level path and was consistently on time and finished on balance. In the outfield, Kelly is an athletic mover with soft hands and active feet, playing through the baseball with intent and rhythm, reaching up to 79 mph from a crow-hop.

8/28/22

Junior Futures Games: OF/RHP Ian Kelly (Huntley, 2026) came out of the ‘pen to relieve Harris and provided quality relief, working his fastball up to 76 mph and recording ground balls regularly. 

 

The bats exploded for five runs in the top of the sixth inning to put the game out of reach; RBI singles from 3B/RHP Jonathan Osornio (St. Rita, 2026), Oliver Thulin, as well as RBI doubles from OF Jaxson Crancer (Normal West, 2026) and SS/RHP Lucas Simulick (Joliet Catholic, 2026) helped cap off the big inning. Ian Kelly came up big early in the game with an RBI single to put Illinois ahead 2-0 in the top of the fourth, while Simulick added one more in the fifth with an RBI double, his second of the day.

4/19/22

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, balanced lower half, stacks the backside, smooth load and strides short.  Loose hands with bat speed, easy effort. Level path to contact, barrel stays in the zone, gap-to-gap approach. Easy, fluid operation.
Power: 88.2 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean arm circle, some backspin.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, athletic crow hop.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

6/15/21

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 127-pounds.
Defense: Plays through the ball well. Displayed clean footwork and athletic actions.
Arm: L. OF - 68 mph. Long arm action with over the top slot.  Throws are accurate with life.
Hit: R. Balanced, loose swing, with a slight leg kick trigger. Simple repeatable swing.  Its loose, level and generates back spin.
Power: 71.00 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive gap to gap hitter.  The swing is projectable with additional strength
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60. 

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
157.0
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
158.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
153.0
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
146.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)