Nolan
Kelley

Nolan Kelley: RHP/2B, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 180-pound. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 72 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.66. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2327; Avg 2144). His 11/5 curveball has gradual action. (Max spin 1736; Avg 1697). Throws a 10/4 slider that has late action. (Max spin 1854; Avg 1738). 

Nolan Kelley: RHP/OF, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple short swing plane and high finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 79 mph; shows soft hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2261; Avg 2206). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2281; Avg 2281). 

Nolan Kelley: RHP/OF, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. He found some barrels through his rounds. Up the middle pull side approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 75 mph; has soft hands, athletic feet, and a quick fluid exchange. Glovework is shown out front Solid on the mound, showed a long loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed tall balance point and in line shoulders. Has a clean finish. Has slight running action and control around the zone. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1788). Has slurvey action and control around the zone on his curveball. (Max spin 1895; Avg 1860). 

 RHP/SS, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. In the box, Kelley recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (65.8 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Had efficient bat speed, loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 72 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.59 at the event. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-76 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1897; Avg 1783). Throws a 11/5 curveball (60-64) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1756). 

Nolan Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. In the box, Kelley had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; shows sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.51. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1903; Avg 1829). Throws a 11/5 curveball (66-69) that has slurvey action. (Max spin 1952; Avg 1931). His changeup (65-68) had slight action. His 10/4 slider (68-70) shows late action.

Nolan Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 150-pound. During batting practice, Kelley had an exit velocity of 84 mph. Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, has a level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; has soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 75 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-78 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1633; Avg 1581). Has slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (66-69). (Max spin 1730; Avg 1619). He had some action on his changeup (66-69). Ran a 4.29 30 yard dash.

Nolan Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 150-pound. In the box, Kelley recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. (63.30 mph bat speed average). (19.06 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, and showed a short simple swing plane. In his round he found multiple barrels. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 75 mph; shows a natural fluid exchange, average feet, and soft hands. Shows out front glove work. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.36. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a compact consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 72-76 mph. Showed running action. (Max spin 2020; Avg 1960). His 11/5 curveball (64-66) showed gradual action. (Max spin 2038; Avg 1970). He had fading action on his changeup (65-66). 

Nolan Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 150-pound lean athletic build. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. (57.75 mph bat speed average). (19.17 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Had developing bat speed, simple swing plane and level finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 67 mph; shows sure hands, and rhythmic smooth feet. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.74 at the event. On the mound, Sat with his fastball at 68-72 mph. Shows tight movement. (Max spin 1885; Avg 1807). Throws a 10/4 curveball 

Nolan Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 150-pound lean athletic frame. At the plate, Kelley's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was developing, used a simple swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels through his rounds. Gap to gap approach. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 67 mph; shows sure hands, and rhythmic smooth feet. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.74. On the mound, Threw his fastball 68-72 mph. Shows tight movement. Shows sweeping action on his 10/4 curveball (60-64). He shows sinking action on his changeup (66-67). 

Nolan Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH. 6-foot, 140-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Kelley's best exit velocity was 77 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a slow controlled load, then used a toe tap. Has average bat speed and flat rotational swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 71 mph; has a developing exchange, athletic developing feet, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. Clocked a time of 7.81 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 68-70 mph; showed running action and arm side command. Showed a 11/5 curveball (59-60) with gradual action. Had arm side command and fading action on his changeup (61-62). 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Smooth load that leads to a rotational launch sequence. Worked all fields in BP.
Power: Natural tools are still developing. Contact type bat at present but much more to come.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 77mph.
Max BP Distance: 252ft.
Field: Plays under control with consistent tempo. Ball skills are developing.
Throw: Mostly accurate deliveries.
Defensive Projection: Corner look.

Scouting Notes: Young arm at the beginning stages of his physical maturation. Very fluid, easy delivery. Should see easy velo increases. Filled up the zone and looked very comfortable with the breaking ball.
Fastball: 69-70mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1632-1826
Breaking Ball: 57-59mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1757-1780
Changeup: 64-66mph.