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CLASS OF 2024

RHP
OF

Gavin
Kelley

Benton (HS) • AR
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Arkansas Rawlings Prospects
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Pitching Velos
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/09/22
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/09/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Changeup

69 - 73
Velo Range
1/29/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

70 - 71
Velo Range
1/29/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Power
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/22
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/29/22
283
Distance (max)
1/29/22
57
Sweet Spot %
1/29/22
Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/22
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/22
10.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/29/22
-
Hard Hit %
Run
6.89
60
1/29/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
2/12/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
60 Yard Dash
6.89
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
13.0
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Position
7.00
60-yard
87
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Position
6.89
60-yard
83
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
Exit Velocity Max
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
80.8
Distance Max
283
Distance Avg
139
Launch Angle Avg
14.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
216
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
18.2
Bat Speed Max
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
64.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 9, 2022
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
70 - 73
CB
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
70 - 71
CB
69 - 73
CH

Game Performance

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2/12/22

Player Spotlight

Gavin Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Benton, AR. 6-foot-1, 170-pound proportional projectable build. Projectable in the box, Kelley clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (64.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is flashed above average, displays a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. He found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Above average in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 87 mph; has consistent sure hands, a fluid natural exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Fielded the ball out front one hand with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and clean slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.0.

Scout Evaluation

Gavin Kelley, Benton, 2024, AR

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound proportional projectable build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Flashed above average bat speed. Good extension on his high finish, simple upward swing. Up the middle line drive approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 79.7 mph. 64.9 mph bat speed average. 18.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Consistent sure hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, fluid natural exchange. Above average.  Fielded the ball out front one hand with athletic movement laterally.

Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, clean slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.00 (60-yard).

1/29/22

Player Spotlight

Gavin Kelley: OF/RHP, (2024) Benton, AR. 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic projectable frame. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.89 60-yard dash. Fluid projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (64.8 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Had an upward short swing plane, average efficient bat speed and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Smooth athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 83 mph; had athletic fluid footwork, a quick natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were average athletic and fielded the ball out front to the side. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. Athletic fluid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact consistent arm action while showing consistent quick arm speed. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point and even downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph; has a straight fastball that shows command both sides of the plate around the zone and some deceiving action. He showed some swing and miss action and feel in the zone command on his 11/5 curveball (70-71). Shows some fading action and feel arm side control on his changeup (69-73).

Scout Evaluation

Gavin Kelley, Benton, 2024, AR

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid projectable. Begins in a balanced open stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. High finish, upward short swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 82.0 mph. 64.8 mph bat speed average. 18.5 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic fluid footwork, quick natural exchange. Smooth athletic.  Fielded the ball out front to the side with average athletic movement laterally.

Arm: 83 mph outfield velocity. Quick consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.89 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic fluid. Feel up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent quick arm speed, compact consistent arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, even downhill shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.

FB: T85. 82-85 mph. Both sides of the plate around the zone accuracy, some deceiving action, straight movement.

CB: 70-71 mph. Feel in the zone control, some swing and miss action, 11/5 shape.

CH: 69-73 mph. Feel arm side command, some fading action.

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