Keegan
Holmstrom

 LHP/1B, (2024) Grove City, OH. Ohio State Commit, 5-foot-10, 165-pound. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 73 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action.   

Keegan Holmstrom: LHP/1B, (2024) Grove City, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. In the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (60.6 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; showed sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.24. 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 easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 81-82 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1936; Avg 1914). His changeup (76-77) showed some fading action. His 2/8 slider (72-74) showed late tight action. (Max spin 1985; Avg 1958).

Keegan Holmstrom: LHP/1B, (2024) Grove City, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. Projectable in the box, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (66.70 mph bat speed average). (20.11 mph hand speed average). Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, uses a level loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels in his round. Pull side approach. Athletic above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph; had athletic in control footwork, a natural fluid exchange, and soft consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.27.   

Keegan Holmstrom: LHP/1B, (2024) Grove City, OH. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. Athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in a wide athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a level swing plane and level finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; shows a natural fluid exchange, soft consistent hands, and athletic rhythmic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.46. On the mound, curveball (67-69 mph), changeup (71-72 mph). Threw his fastball 77-81 mph. 

Keegan Holmstrom: LHP/1B, (2024) Grove City, OH. 5-foot-10, 140-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Holmstrom's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was average, and had a flat swing plane. Above average in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81 mph; had soft hands, a fluid exchange, and quick athletic footwork. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 81 mph; had quick athletic footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action. On the mound, showing above average arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; has arm side command and running action. Threw a 1/7 curveball (70-71) with plus action. His changeup (71-73) has fading action and arm side command. 

Hit: Obvious athleticism in the box . Has feel for his movements with the ability to create consistent energy. Landed on balls to pull side in BP. Very solid round. One of the better ones we've seen from him yet.
Power: Looks like he will hit for at least occasional power.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 88mph.
Max BP Distance: 340ft.
Field: High level defender that can play both the outfield and first base/outfield at an impressive clip.
Throw: Clean arm with easy jump.
Defensive Projection: 1B/OF.

Scouting Notes: Scouts will be attracted to the athleticism, cleanliness and pitchability. 3/4 lefty with a loose arm and quality stuff competing in the zone consistently. Much like his profile as a position player, expect stock to only rise as he adds physicality. Going to be a good one.
Fastball: 78-81mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1787-2062.
Curveball: 69-72mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1931-2100.
Changeup: 71-72.
Changeup Spin Rate: 1609-1726.

Scouting Notes: Young arm to follow with a lot of things to like. Athletic dude, clean arm, feel for the zone. Expect everything to sharpen up as he hits his impending velocity jump. Dotted the zone with an impressive feel for his secondary.
Fastball: 74-77mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1703-1786
Breaking Ball: 66-67mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1806-1880
Changeup: 68-69mph.

Hit: Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Very smooth, athletic movements to loading sequence. Showed an impressive feel for patterns at such a young age. One of the top hit tools we;ve seen in the 2024 class.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 88 mph
Max BP Distance: 301 ft
Field: Much like at the plate he offers an advanced skill set for his age defensively. Good athlete with ball skills/works with consistent rhythm throughout the process in the outfield. Elite skill set at first base. One of the top defenders we've seen at that age in a long time over there.
Throw: Loose, clean arm with solid strength already and much more to come.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.

Swing Mechanics: Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic stance. Smooth, athletic movements that sync well.
Hit: Athletic stroke with obvious natural ability. Ball jumps off his bat and he can use all fields. Advanced hit tool in general for class with a ton of upside down the road as he fills out physically.
Power: Legit raw power for class.
Offensive Projection: Middle of lineup.
Run:
Field: Looks the part in the outfield. Obvious athleticism out there with above average ball skills. Talented defender/well-rounded prospect. Also worked out at first base where he has a chance to be a plus defender down the road. High ceiling at both positions.
Throw: Loose arm that will see easy velo gains down the road to add to his already above average arm strength.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Throwing from the first base side of the rubber with a powerful delivery. Explosive lower half that lands in line with home plate most of the time landing slightly closed off some times. Quick high 3/4 arm action with natural feel for the mound.

Fastball: 71-74mph. Tight arm side movement locating in the zone consistently.

Curveball: 61-64mph. 1/7 movement with more depth over action used sparingly.

Pitchability: In the zone most of the time with fastball. Curveball used sparingly but in the zone when thrown.