MLB Draft: LHP Antoine Kelly, Rd. 2 No. 65 Milwaukee Brewers
June 4, 2019
Between June 3 and 5, the annual MLB Draft will be taking place. Every year, there's a number of former and current prospects selected who were born and raised in Illinois. PBR will be following along, posting in-depth player spotlights for each player selected out of the state of Illinois.
Antoine Kelly
Class of 2018 / LHP
Rankings
College Draft 100Rank: 67 / POS: 11
PBR Draft BoardRank: 116 / POS: 15
StateRank: 5 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Maine EastState: IL
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Height: 6-5Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Videos
(4/13/19)
Player News
- MLB Draft: LHP Antoine Kelly, Rd. 2 No. 65 Milwaukee Brewers - Jun 4, 2019
- College Crosscheck: Week Nine Pitchers - Apr 18, 2019
- JUCO Top 60 Prospect Reports: Nos. 11 - 20 - Nov 15, 2018
- 2019 MLB Draft: Top 60 JUCO Prospects - Nov 14, 2018
- 2018 PBR Third Team All-State - Jun 21, 2018
- Final Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Jun 18, 2018
- 2018 MLB Draft: Day 3 Notes - Jun 7, 2018
- MLB Draft: Illinois Day 3 - Jun 7, 2018
- High School Crosscheck: Week 15 - May 29, 2018
- Illinois Draft Preview - May 29, 2018
- Week 7 Games - May 9, 2018
- No. 13 New Trier Strikes Late To Defeat Maine East 2-0 - May 5, 2018
- Weekly Diamond Notes - May 4, 2018
- The Hotlist: Uncommitted 2018 Pitchers - Aug 30, 2017
- Midwest ProCase: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 10, 2017
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Top Overall Prospects - Jul 21, 2017
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Pitching Analysis - Jul 20, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Quick Hits - Jul 13, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Statistical Analysis - Jul 12, 2017
- Top Prospect Chicago: Statistical Analysis - Jun 16, 2017
- Top Prospect Chicago: Quick Hits - Jun 16, 2017
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Event Preview - Jun 13, 2017
- Inside The Overall Rankings: Illinois - Aug 31, 2016
- Inside the Rankings: 2018 Newcomers - Aug 26, 2016
Scouting Report
Changed his commitment from Central Arizona JC to Wabash Valley JC.
6.6.18 - Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 13th round (381st overall), out of high school.
5.23.18 - Currently ranked No. 16 in Illinois' Class of 2018. A Central Arizona JC commit. Saw him at his best in the Regional Semifinal against Oak Park-River Forest. The long, lanky 6-foot-5, 175-pound left-hander presents himself as an imposing force on the mound. His demeanor was full of energy, displaying confidence previously not seen. Was deliberate with drop and drive delivery, using all his momentum to drive down the mound towards home. Arm works quickly from a 3/4 slot, gets out front, creates angles with length. Fastball, excellent command of, worked inside and out keeping the ball at the knees or lower, ranged from 90-95, sat 92-94, popped a 95 in the sixth inning. Slider, used sparingly as fastball was dominant, 2/8 shape with depth, 74-78. In a losing effort, pitched 6.1 innings, gave up three hits, two runs (walk-off home run), one walk and 14 strikeouts. Greatly improved his draft status over his past few outings.