A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
'25 RHP Kellen English (Evansville North) showed very well, a Future Gamer from 2023 that committed to Indiana shortly after the event. English continues to show positive trends in his development, beginning to look the part of a true prospect. An ultra-projectable, 6-foot-9, 210 pounder, English has added a couple ticks to his fastball, now working at 88-89, touching 89.5 mph from a high, over-the-top slot. English pitches from a 6-foot-10 release height, gaining 6 1/2 feet of extension, allowing the fastball to play up. On top of the unique release height, English carries the fastball with an average of 20" of IVB, another trait that allows his fastball to play above its velo. The Indiana recruit also showed an 87-88 mph sinker with 15" of horizontal break. His slider has firmed up, showing sweeper properties at 76-80 mph, and his 79-81 mph changeup plays well off the sinker. English undoubtedly has more velocity in the tank, he's controlling his body better than ever within the delivery, and holds some of the highest upside of any arm in the state of Indiana, currently.
6/20/23
Since we first saw English back in June of 2022, we knew at some point that the 6-foot-8, 205 pound righty had the chance to blossom into something special. English took his first steps toward that projection at TPG, sitting 83-86 mph on a fastball with downhill angle and little-to-no perceived effort. His long, lanky frame creates a tough look on hitters - while his long and uninterrupted arm action, combined with tons of room for added size/strength, suggests that this is not the last velocity jump English will make. He also flashed the ability to flip over a 74-75 mph curveball with depth. Expect this right-hander to continue to rise in the 2025 class.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, developing arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
Since we first saw English back in June of 2022, we knew at some point that the 6-foot-8, 205 pound righty had the chance to blossom into something special. English took his first steps toward that projection at TPG, sitting 83-86 mph on a fastball with downhill angle and little-to-no perceived effort. His long, lanky frame creates a tough look on hitters - while his long and uninterrupted arm action, combined with tons of room for added size/strength, suggests that this is not the last velocity jump English will make. He also flashed the ability to flip over a 74-75 mph curveball with depth. Expect this right-hander to continue to rise in the 2025 class.
Kellen English, Evansville North, 2025, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-8, 175-pound lengthy projectable build.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, developing arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
FB: 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2047). Sporadic accuracy, slight cutting action.
SL: 64-67 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 2417; Avg 2285).
Kellen English, Evansville North, 2025, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-6, 165-pound lengthy projectable build.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, long arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 77-80 mph. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1966). Some arm side accuracy.
CB: 65-68 mph. Sweeping action. (Max spin 2224; Avg 2166).
CH: 73-74 mph.