Carson Kelly 2012 Draft Profile

Player:  Carson Kelly
Position:  3B/RHP
School:  Westview (OR)
Date of Birth:  1/14/1994
Height/Weight:  6’2/200
Bats/Throws:  R/R
Class Of:  2012
Committed To:  Oregon

Scouting Report:

The top 2012 prospect from Oregon in the 2012 class, Carson Kelly has high upside at the plate and on the mound.  He is an athletic player who has who has been a member of the 18U National Team in 2010 and 2011.

Kelly has a line drive swing with power to all fields.  He has above average bat speed.  His recorded 60 time is 7.12.

Kelly should be at least average defensively at third.  He has good quickness and a plus arm.

On the mound, Kelly has an easy delivery with a high 3/4 release.  He throws a fastball from 88-92.  He has a change with sink that shows good potential.  Kelly’s 74-77 curve is also a quality pitch.

While Kelly has the ability to pitch at the next level, most see his future at third base due to his offensive potential.

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2011 Perfect Game Underclass 1st Team
  • 2011 USA Baseball 18U Team
  • 2011 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American 1st Team
  • 2011 Northwest Championship All-Tournament Team
  • 2011 Under Armour All-American
  • 2011 Area Code Games
  • 2011 Class 6A Player of the Year
  • 2010 Northwest Championship All-Tournament Team
  • 2010 USA Baseball 16U Team
  • 2010 Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention
  • 2010 2nd Team All-State 

Quotes:

Westview head coach Steve Antich-  “Carson is not only an amazing baseball player, he is an even better person and student.”

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Statistics:

YR LG AB H 2B 3B HR BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG
2010 USAB                        
2011 HS         14         .473   .973
2011 USAB                        
2012 HS                        
 
YR LG W L ERA G GS CG SV BB SO IP H HR WHIP
2010 USAB 2 0 3.46         1 9 13      
2011 HS                          
2011 USAB                          
2012 HS                          

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