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). 

Kellen Roberts

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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. 

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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). 

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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.

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. 

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.