Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

OF
RHP

Kellen
Ford

Hopkins (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: The D Las Vegas 16U

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2026 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/09/24
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/09/24
40
Rot. Acc (max)
3/09/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/09/24
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/09/24
309
Distance (max)
3/09/24
77
Sweet Spot %
3/09/24
Run
6.87
60
3/09/24
4.02
30-yd
6/20/23
1.72
10-yd
6/20/23
19.3
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
Defense
75
INF Velo
7/28/21
90
OF Velo
3/09/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

84.8
Velocity (max)
3/09/24
83 - 84.8
Velo Range
3/09/24
2056
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24

Changeup

70.3 - 78.4
Velo Range
6/20/23
1567
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23

Curveball

72.1 - 73.8
Velo Range
3/09/24
2282
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24

Slider

63.1 - 65.5
Velo Range
7/06/22
1985
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Outfield Velocity
90.0
Power / Speed Score
13.6
60 Yard Dash
6.98
Outfield Velocity
88.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Infield Velocity
75.0
Outfield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
8.69
Outfield Velocity
64.0
Power / Speed Score
7.7
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Position
6.87
60-yard
90
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Position
6.98
60-yard
88
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Position
7.31
60-yard
84
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Arsenal 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Position
7.25
60-yard
84
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.60
60-yard
75
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Scout Day: B45 2.15.20
Feb 15, 2020
Position
8.69
60-yard
64
OF Velo
67
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
86.2
Distance Max
309
Distance Avg
203
Launch Angle Avg
16.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
79.4
Distance Max
277
Distance Avg
177
Launch Angle Avg
20.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.1
Exit Velocity Avg
76.7
Distance Max
247
Distance Avg
97
Launch Angle Avg
4.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
73.7
Distance Max
295
Distance Avg
106
Launch Angle Avg
7.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Arsenal 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
97
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Western Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
67.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
24.7
Bat Speed Max
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
69.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.6
Bat Speed Max
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
60.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
60.5
Bat Speed Avg
57.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Arsenal 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
60.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Western Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
59.1
Bat Speed (max)
56.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2056
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2282
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1482
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1967
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2106
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1567
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1908
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2024
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1395
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1985
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1832
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2011
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 84.8
Velo Range
84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,123
Spin Rate (max)
2,056
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.8
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,320
Spin Rate (max)
2,282
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.3
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,609
Spin Rate (max)
1,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
1,967
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
73.9
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 72.5
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,176
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.4
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 78.4
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,904
Spin Rate (max)
1,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 78.5
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,124
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 65.5
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,038
Spin Rate (max)
1,985
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Arsenal 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.0
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,829
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.7
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 63.2
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,122
Spin Rate (max)
2,024
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.7
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,453
Spin Rate (max)
1,395
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Western Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.0
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 72.4
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,977
Spin Rate (max)
1,832
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.7
Velocity (max)
57.2 - 62.7
Velo Range
58.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,191
Spin Rate (max)
2,011
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 Western Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
69.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
63.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
60.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
51.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
58.5
15U National Championship
Jul 6, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
76 - 79
FB
61 - 67
CB
69 - 73
CH
Southeast Select
Jul 13, 2022
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 79
FB
60 - 64
CB
69 - 69
CH
PBR Michigan Summer Invite
Jun 23, 2022
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 79
FB
62 - 63
CB
69 - 71
CH
PBR Great Lakes Underclassmen
Jun 3, 2022
Pitching
77
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
66 - 67
CB
Scout Day: Arsenal 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Pitching
76
Max FB
73 - 75
FB
60 - 63
CB
70 - 71
CH
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Pitching
73
Max FB
69 - 71
FB
59 - 60
CB
Scout Day: B45 2.15.20
Feb 15, 2020
Pitching
63
Max FB
60 - 61
FB
50 - 52
CB
57 - 60
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.72
30 Yard Dash
4.02
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.72
30 Yard Dash
4.02
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
2.10
RSi (max)
2.10
RSi (avg)
1,148
Jump Power (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
23.6
Jump Height (avg)

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Comments

6/20/23

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 6-foot, 165-pound. Begins in a wide crouched stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Smooth in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 88 mph;had aggressive footwork, a lengthy fluid exchange, and twitchy hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.98. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2154; Avg 1967). 


7/06/22

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Smooth during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a quick load, then uses a quick stride. Has developing bat speed, simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid projectable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 84 mph; had smooth in control footwork, a packing exchange, and firm hands. Glovework is shown one hand During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.31. Smooth solid on the mound, used an over-the-top ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic low balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed and square with an athletic clean finish. Slider (63-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; (Max spin 2123; Avg 1958).

7/06/22

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Smooth during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a quick load, then uses a quick stride. Has developing bat speed, simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid projectable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 84 mph; had smooth in control footwork, a packing exchange, and firm hands. Glovework is shown one hand During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.31. Smooth solid on the mound, used an over-the-top ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic low balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed and square with an athletic clean finish. Slider (63-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; (Max spin 2123; Avg 1958). 


2/13/22

Player Spotlight 

Kellen Ford: OF/RHP, (2026) Hopkins, MI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (59.4 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick controlled. Bat speed is present, uses a simple short swing plane and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Base hit approach. Confident in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 84 mph; showed sure soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent quick feet. Used a loose very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.25 at the event. Confident on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean loose arm action while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses easy effort. Falling off shoulders with a strong balance point. a clean finish. Threw his fastball 73-75 mph with a max of 76 mph; has control in the zone and running action. (Max spin 1896; Avg 1829). Showed a 11/5 curveball (60-63) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2023). His changeup (70-71) has in the zone control and fading action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Kellen Ford, Hopkins, 2026, MI

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Started in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick controlled. Present bat speed. High finish, simple short swing. Base hit approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 76.7 mph. 59.4 mph bat speed average. 20.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure soft hands, consistent quick footwork, clean exchange. Confident. 

Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Loose very quick arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.25 (60-yard).

Pitching: Confident. Tilt-and-topple delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, clean loose arm action. Strong balance point, falling off shoulders, a clean finish.

FB: T76. 73-75 mph. (Max spin 1896;  Avg 1829). In the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 60-63 mph. Slurvey action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2023). 

CH: 70-71 mph. In the zone command, fading action. 


2/15/20

Fielding - In the outfield a young prospects fields the ball into his body taking a step and throwing similar to an infielder.

Pitching : On the mound works out of the stretch arriving to his balance point each time delivering from a high three-quarter angle. Clean arm action commanding the zone . 11/5 shape on the curve ball. Change up was thrown with similar arms speed as the fastball 

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