Ryan
Kelly

Freshman. 6-foot, 195-pounds. The right-handed hitter has a simple swing at the plate with a flat path; reaching up to 98.8 for his max exit velocity and averaging 93 mph (368’ max distance; 301’ avg. distance). Behind the plate, Kelly has a quick/clean transfer and a strong arm; reaching up to 80 mph from the chute and producing a pop-time as low as 1.96 seconds.  

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride and smooth load. Quick, strong hands work level and on top of the baseball. Creates backspin, consistently on time and makes hard/loud contact back up the middle of the diamond. Flashed pull-side power, leaving the yard to left-center field in BP.
Power: 96.1 max exit velocity, averaged 92.7 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action; true throws, played with carry at times.
Defense: 2.02-2.15 pop times. Flexible hips, squared setup, clean and quick out of the crouch, directional.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, toe-tap stride, maintains balance through contact. Aggressive swing, quick hands, fast bat (72.5 mph max bat speed according to Blast), short through the zone. Flashes power potential.
Power: 95.14 max exit velocity, averaged 84.73 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action, flashed carry.
Defense: 1.96-2.04 pop times. Sure-handed, presents pitches in and around the zone, clean out of the chute.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/RHP; Was one of the top two-way prospects in attendance.
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. Thick, strong frame.
Delivery: Slow, methodical, tall and fall delivery; works with minimal effort and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action, plays from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T87, 82-86 mph. Works straight, creates angle/tilt, showed control. T2221, 2160 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Thrown aggressively, sharp downer action at times, 12/6 shape. T2283, 2171 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays straight, tilt and intent to work down in the zone. T1539, 1408 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, smooth loading action and toe-tap stride. Aggressive/intentful swing, creates above-average bat speed, hands work on top of the baseball, bat stays level and through the zone, consistently on the barrel; gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 95.53 max exit velocity, averaged 91.16 mph. 328’ max distance. Peak hand speed of 23.1 mph and T74.3 mph bat speed per BLAST.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action. Throws play true with tilt and consistently on the bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.16 pop times. Steady hands, replaces his feet, directional and repeatable out of the crouch.
Run: 4.30 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride.  Athletic hands, fast bat, long path, works on top of the baseball. Consistent hard line-drive contact, worked the middle of the field and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, consistently around the bag at second base and flashed carry.
Defense: 2.11-2.18 pop times. Sure-handed, fluid footwork, clean transfer. 
Run: 4.8 runner home-to-first.