Despite being in high school, Jared Kelley has already pitched at PetCo Park, partaking in the Perfect Game All-American Classic. So he’s somewhat familiar with what the San Diego Padres have to offer in terms of a home. The hard-throwing senior from the prestigious Refugio High School in Texas is one of the most polished high school pitchers that scouts have seen in quite some time.
Baseball America ranks him as the 11th best prospect in this draft class. Let’s dive right in.
Background
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 215 pounds
Throws: R
Bats: R
Verbal commitment: Texas
High school: Refugio High School (Texas)
Strengths
Kelley has the best fastball for any high school prospect in this class.