Make no mistake, Jarred Kelenic’s promotion to AA Arkansas wasn’t simply given to him. It wasn’t some preconceived or scheduled gift from Jerry Dipoto for his top prospect. He earned it. He worked hard, put up big numbers, and punched his ticket to the next level. In fact, that’s the way Kelenic has always handled his business. Barely 20 years old, Kelenic possesses the self-control and order not seen in most folks twice his age.
That self-regulation has helped Kelenic in a number of ways this year. Whether it be digesting an unforeseen trade, dealing with a couple of injuries, or the simple fact that he was a teenager far from home, he understands there’s a process for everything.