5-foot-9, 165-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 7.32 sixty at the event. The approach to the baseball in the outfield was solid, throwing 77 mph and showing a feel for the position. The bat had an exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup at the dish was even in base and the front foot gained ground as the swing was produced. The hands work freely with the bat.
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Drew Kelly: OF, (2027) Southington High School, CT. 5-foot-8, 132-pound athletic proportional build. Solid projectable at the plate, Kelly had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and level front foot finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 68 mph; showed smooth feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action with a ¾ slot.
Exit Velocity: 84 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph
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Drew Kelly: OF, (2027) Southington High School, CT. 5-foot-8, 132-pound athletic proportional build. Solid projectable at the plate, Kelly had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and level front foot finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 68 mph; showed smooth feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action with a ¾ slot.
Exit Velocity: 84 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph