Kellen
Thomson

Thomson owns an athletic, projectable, 6-foot-4, 195 pound frame paired with some of the best command in the class. Despite being in the middle of basketball season, Kellen sat 87-88, T 88.8 mph on his fastball, a tick compared to looks in the fall. His sinker worked with 17.4" of horizontal break, on average, and pairs very well with his ability to 'pull-the-string' on an 80-81 mph changeup, a pitch that will be a real weapon against left-handed hitters. The slider is an above average offering, spinning at 75-77 mph with late bite. We prioritize starter profiles within our rankings and Thomson certaintly fits that mold with his frame, athleticism, command, and a well-rounded four-pitch mix.

Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Projectable, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Tall stance w/ rhythm in the hands. Maintains rhytm into the load as the barrel flows continously, short stride forward. Direct path that works uphill after contact. Gap to gap type hitter.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.Loose, quick arm that works from a H 3/4 slot - advanced arm strength for a '26.
Defense: Shows some athleticism in the footwork, sure-handed infielder w/ a packing exchange.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Projectable, athletic build
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Tall, athletic balance point w/ controlled move down the slope. Lands square w/ a balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and clean arm that comes from a H 3/4 slot - good arm speed, more velocity in the tank.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight ASR - good FB command T2136, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. 11/5 shape w/ sharp action at times - sporadic command T2359, 2271 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Flashes sinking action - pitch has potential T1827, 1762 average rpm.

Kellen Thomson, Center Grove, 2026, IN

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound proportional build.

Hit: (RHH) Confident capable. Started in a tall stance with a quick load, then used a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Level finish, level uphill swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 77.9 mph exit velocity, average 67.3 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Twitchy hands, smooth footwork, packing exchange. Solid.  Laterally, movements were twitchy and fielded the ball one hand. 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Long quick arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.41 (60-yard).

Pitching: Above average. Feel delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, consistent arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands open, a falling off clean finish.

FB: 77-78 mph. (Max spin 1964;  Avg 1923). In the zone accuracy, some action. 

CB: 66-68 mph. In the zone down in the zone command. (Max spin 1893; Avg 1855). 

CH: 68-69 mph.

Kellen Thomson, Center Grove, 2026, IN

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pound long projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. Balanced finish, short swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 71.4 mph. 64.0 mph bat speed average. 21.1 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, quick footwork, packing exchange. Solid. 

Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Stretch only delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, upright finish.

FB: 73-75 mph. (Max spin 2005;  Avg 1926). Feel accuracy. 

CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1917; Avg 1637). 

CH: 66-74 mph. Gradual fading action.