Johnny
Kellams

RHP Johnny Kellams (Evanston, 2026) is another fluid mover that stood out from the day, boasting a clean delivery that works in-line. His arm is also naturally quick, playing from a high ¾ slot with a medium circle. His fastball played at 82-84 mph with some feel for the zone and arm-side run, setting up a high-spin curveball that reached nearly 2,500 rpm, 70-71 mph with some sweep and feel. His changeup showed big running action to his arm-side with efficient spin (96%) and nearly 19” of run at its’ peak, averaging 17” HM.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Proportionate frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg-lift into a coil, drop/drive, holds some bend in the back knee down the mound, works in-line,
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot, medium circle out of the glove, clean.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand with some feel for the zone. T2270, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Sharp 10/4 break with sweeping at times action, out-pitch potential, depth. T2499, 2406 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Clean out of the hand, fades naturally to the arm-side. T1383, 1318 average rpm.