Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 6-foot, 165-pound. Begins in a wide crouched stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Smooth in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 88 mph;had aggressive footwork, a lengthy fluid exchange, and twitchy hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.98. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2154; Avg 1967). 

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Smooth during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a quick load, then uses a quick stride. Has developing bat speed, simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid projectable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 84 mph; had smooth in control footwork, a packing exchange, and firm hands. Glovework is shown one hand During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.31. Smooth solid on the mound, used an over-the-top ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic low balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed and square with an athletic clean finish. Slider (63-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; (Max spin 2123; Avg 1958).

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Smooth during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a quick load, then uses a quick stride. Has developing bat speed, simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid projectable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 84 mph; had smooth in control footwork, a packing exchange, and firm hands. Glovework is shown one hand During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.31. Smooth solid on the mound, used an over-the-top ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic low balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed and square with an athletic clean finish. Slider (63-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; (Max spin 2123; Avg 1958). 

Player Spotlight 

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (59.4 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick controlled. Bat speed is present, uses a simple short swing plane and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Base hit approach. Confident in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 84 mph; showed sure soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent quick feet. Used a loose very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.25 at the event. Confident on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean loose arm action while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses easy effort. Falling off shoulders with a strong balance point. a clean finish. Threw his fastball 73-75 mph with a max of 76 mph; has control in the zone and running action. (Max spin 1896; Avg 1829). Showed a 11/5 curveball (60-63) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2023). His changeup (70-71) has in the zone control and fading action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Kellen Ford, Hopkins, 2026, MI

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Started in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick controlled. Present bat speed. High finish, simple short swing. Base hit approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 76.7 mph. 59.4 mph bat speed average. 20.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure soft hands, consistent quick footwork, clean exchange. Confident. 

Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Loose very quick arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.25 (60-yard).

Pitching: Confident. Tilt-and-topple delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, clean loose arm action. Strong balance point, falling off shoulders, a clean finish.

FB: T76. 73-75 mph. (Max spin 1896;  Avg 1829). In the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 60-63 mph. Slurvey action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2023). 

CH: 70-71 mph. In the zone command, fading action. 

Fielding - In the outfield a young prospects fields the ball into his body taking a step and throwing similar to an infielder.

Pitching : On the mound works out of the stretch arriving to his balance point each time delivering from a high three-quarter angle. Clean arm action commanding the zone . 11/5 shape on the curve ball. Change up was thrown with similar arms speed as the fastball