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2015 South Top Prospect Showcase
Shawn Kelley is a 2016 C/RHP with a 6-1 165 lb. frame from Sweeny, TX who attends Sweeny. Medium, athletic frame, shows present strength to build and projects well as he continues to fill out with additional muscle. Ran a 7.58 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, does a nice job of gaining ground and incorporating lower half into release, solid footwork, compact arm action with present strength and accuracy down to second base. Fields it out front from the outfield, works through the ball, shows solid arm strength, longer transfer and occasionally gets under the ball at release. Also pitched, throws from a three-quarter arm slot and is able to generate running life to fastball that topped at 84 mph. High energy delivery, showed a feel for three-pitch mix including 11-5 breaking ball that flashed depth and a straight changeup at 75 mph. Right-handed hitter, starts with a wide base and medium hand set. Patient approach in box, small weight shift stride into contact with a short path to the ball. Gets the barrel to the ball and creates nice carry to pull side showing strength and bat speed. Verbal commitment to Air Force. Named to South Top Prospect List. Very good student.