@johnnykellams 
84
Velocity (max)
3/02/25
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
SS
Johnny
Kellams
Evanston (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North 2026s
5' 11" • 175LBSR/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North 2026s
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
3/02/25
2106
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Changeup
70 - 72.3
Velo Range
3/02/25
1318
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Curveball
70.6 - 71.5
Velo Range
3/02/25
2406
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
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2025
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2106
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2406
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1318
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 83.5
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 71.5
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,499
Spin Rate (max)
2,406
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.3
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,383
Spin Rate (max)
1,318
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
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RHP Johnny Kellams (Evanston, 2026) is another fluid mover that stood out from the day, boasting a clean delivery that works in-line. His arm is also naturally quick, playing from a high ¾ slot with a medium circle. His fastball played at 82-84 mph with some feel for the zone and arm-side run, setting up a high-spin curveball that reached nearly 2,500 rpm, 70-71 mph with some sweep and feel. His changeup showed big running action to his arm-side with efficient spin (96%) and nearly 19” of run at its’ peak, averaging 17” HM.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Proportionate frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg-lift into a coil, drop/drive, holds some bend in the back knee down the mound, works in-line,
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot, medium circle out of the glove, clean.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand with some feel for the zone. T2270, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Sharp 10/4 break with sweeping at times action, out-pitch potential, depth. T2499, 2406 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Clean out of the hand, fades naturally to the arm-side. T1383, 1318 average rpm.