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CLASS OF 2023

RHP
2B

Kellen
Roberts

Evansville
Monroe (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cincy Spikes
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Pitching

Fastball

89
Velocity (max)
6/13/22
85 - 89
Velo Range
6/13/22
2239
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/21

Changeup

79 - 80
Velo Range
3/05/22
1436
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/21

Curveball

69 - 71
Velo Range
6/13/22
2523
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/22

Slider

74 - 79
Velo Range
6/13/22
2516
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/22
Power
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/22
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/21
330
Distance (max)
3/05/22
78
Sweet Spot %
7/14/20
Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/21
73
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/22
21
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.28
60
3/06/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
88
INF Velo
6/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
Infield Velocity
86.0
60 Yard Dash
7.28
Infield Velocity
88.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Position
7.28
60-yard
85
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
The 2020 Michigan Top Prospect Games II - East (Invite Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Position
7.43
60-yard
82
INF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State (Invite Only) 3.7.20
Mar 7, 2020
Position
7.54
60-yard
78
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
81.8
Distance Max
330
Distance Avg
217
Launch Angle Avg
21.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
84.0
Distance Max
290
Distance Avg
151
Launch Angle Avg
11.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
79.2
Distance Max
307
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
12.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
The 2020 Michigan Top Prospect Games II - East (Invite Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
68.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
22.5
Bat Speed Max
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2206
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2523
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2516
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2166
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2360
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1436
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2395
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2022 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 86.5
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,309
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,523
Spin Rate (max)
2,523
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
79.8
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 79.0
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,567
Spin Rate (max)
2,516
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 85.3
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,241
Spin Rate (max)
2,104
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.3
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 74.3
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,475
Spin Rate (max)
2,414
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
83.5 - 85.0
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,384
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 67.6
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,386
Spin Rate (max)
2,360
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.1
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,387
Spin Rate (max)
2,367
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 76.9
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,562
Spin Rate (max)
1,436
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
2022 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2022
Pitching
89
Max FB
85 - 89
FB
69 - 71
CB
73 - 79
SL
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
65 - 66
CB
79 - 80
CH
78 - 79
SL
16U National Championship
Jun 24, 2021
Pitching
86
Max FB
81 - 85
FB
62 - 66
CB
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
67 - 68
CB
74 - 76
CH
70 - 71
SL
2020 Border Battle (15U/17U/18U)
Jul 23, 2020
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 77
FB
58 - 61
CB
Preseason All-State (Invite Only) 3.7.20
Mar 7, 2020
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
64 - 67
CB
68 - 69
CH
69 - 71
SL
Scout Day: Motor City Shamrocks 1.25.20
Jan 25, 2020
Pitching
80
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
58 - 60
CB
62 - 65
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
74.68

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/13/22

2B/RHP, (2023) Monroe, MI. 6-foot, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 85-89 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2309; Avg 2205). His 11/5 curveball (69-71) has slight slurvey action. (Max spin 2523; Avg 2523). Shows a 10/4 slider (73-79) with late tight action. (Max spin 2566; Avg 2516). 


3/05/22

Kellen Roberts

Player Spotlight 

Kellen Roberts: 2B/RHP, (2023) Monroe, MI. 6-foot, 185-pound. Athletic solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Had above average bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Smooth showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; showed a quick exchange, next level hands, and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a very quick firm arm action. Smooth on the mound, showed above average consistent arm speed, also used a consistent compact arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (78-79 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph; showed control down in the zone and some action with straight movement. (Max spin ; Avg ). Threw his sharp curveball (65-66) with tight action and both sides of the plate command. (Max spin ; Avg ). Threw a wipeout changeup (79-80) that showed plus action and down in the zone command. 


6/22/21

Player Spotlight 

Kellen Roberts: 2B/RHP, (2023) Monroe, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. Solid during batting practice, Roberts had a max exit velocity of 92 mph. (64.97 mph bat speed average). (21.02 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was efficient, used a short swing plane and high finish. Created some loud contact during his round. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 88 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. On the mound, slider (68-74 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 80-84 mph with a max of 85 mph; (Max spin 2241; Avg 2103). 

Scout Evaluation 

Kellen Roberts, Monroe, 2023, MI

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Efficient bat speed. High finish, short swing. Pull side approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 83.79 mph. 64.97 mph bat speed average. 21.02 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid. 

Arm: 88 mph infield velocity. 

FB: T85. 80-84 mph. (Max spin 2241;  Avg 2103). 

SL: 68-74 mph. (Max spin 2475; Avg 2413). 


3/06/21

Player Spotlight 

Kellen Roberts: 2B/RHP, (2023) Monroe, MI. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Smooth at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a choppy small load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, has a level short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.28. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Displayed an upright finish Slider (70-71 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; had a straight fastball that showed tilt and some control. His 12/6 curveball (67-68) shows early action and occasional command. His flat changeup (74-76) shows sinking action and glove side control. 

Scout Evaluation 

Kellen Roberts, Monroe, 2023, MI

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a choppy small load, then uses a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level short swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 84.19 mph. 68.76 mph bat speed average. 23.35 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 85 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).

Pitching: Solid. Up-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, an upright finish.

FB: T85. 83-84 mph. (Max spin 2383;  Avg 2238). Some accuracy, tilt, straight movement. 

CB: 67-68 mph. Occasional control, early action, 12/6 shape. 

CH: 74-76 mph. Glove side control, sinking action, flat movement. 

SL: 70-71 mph.

7/14/20

Pitching: On the mound works at a swift pace arriving to his balance point throwing from a 3/4 arm angle with a fast arm. Shows arm side run on his fastball while changing the spin on his curve. At times throws an 11/5 shape and other times mixing a 12/6 break. Pitches to contact producing ground balls. 

1/20/20

Hitting: At the plate has a tall open stance keeping his hands back in a strong loaded position. Turns in work done with the slow exploding through the hitting zone with hard contact line drive hitter.

Fielding: Athletic prospect moves well on his feet towards the ball getting through the ball rolling across the diamond 

Pitching: On the mound sets up in the middle of the rubber takes his time and arrives to his balance point the wrong with them loose arm action from a 3/4 arm angle.Fastball sat 75-78 mph with arm side run.  Mixed in a sharp breaking 11/5 curve 58-60 mph. Change up was 62-65 mph. 

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