Jack Kelly '25 Recruiting Profile

My versatility makes me a great candidate for any college program looking to add depth to their squad. If you were to look in my baseball bag, you would see four gloves. I have a pitching glove, an infield glove, an outfield glove, and a first-base glove. That is because I play 8 of the 9 positions on the field (although I did play catcher in a Perfect Game Tournament this past summer). My coaches have the confidence I can play anywhere on the field to help my team succeed.  I am passionate about pitching and throw a four-seam, fastball, curveball, slider, and splitter. I'm working on increasing my velocity without losing my mechanics. In June 2024, my pitching coach recorded my vertical break as 24.5. In Summer 2024, I made the WWBA 17U All Tournament Team and in Fall 2023 I made the 17U All-Tournament Team for Pitching in 17U Perfect Game Vegas Invitational. This past summer at the plate, I batted .391 overall with an OPS of .929 in 55 at bats.

What makes me different from other recruits is that I am very versatile, can implement feedback from coaches, am extremely competitive, and have a strategic baseball mind. I am also a loyal teammate and a team player who understands the importance of putting the team first and getting my assignments done. I love the team aspect of the game and how everyone must contribute to be successful. I prioritize my family and academics because I know without them, I won’t be able to fulfill my dream of playing the game of baseball in college. Thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement. I look forward to learning more about your program.