Jack
Kesler

UTL Jack Kesler (Lees Summit North, 2024) put together one of the more polished workouts at yesterday’s event. Kesler’s round of defense behind the plate was especially impressive, as the 6-foot, 170-pound junior peppered the second base bag with accurate bullets, popping in the 1.90-to-2.03 range from a loose, quick arm. He took a quality round of BP, peppering line drives back up the middle with an athletic right-handed swing to pair.

Lean 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame that projects. Played up an age level with Mac N Seitz Cooper and comfortably held his own against the older crowd. Long to contact from the right side with wiry strength off the barrel. Quality defender behind the plate with arm strength; reached a 79 mph high at an event this winter.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open set up. Hands set high with rhythm. Small leg lift and short stride, hands load back and down. Level swing plane. Long through the zone, hands work out and round. Pull approach with line-drive contact.
Power: 84.7 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 206’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph.   Quick OT arm action with accuracy to the bag.
Defense: Behind the plate, one knee setup. Soft hands with good receiving ability. Quick footwork, developing exchange. Throws have carry to the bag.
Run: 4.32 runner home to first.