Position: RH SP
Born: 10/3/2001
Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 215 lb
Acquired: Drafted 2nd round in the 2020 draft out of Refugio H.S. (Tex.)
Career Stats
FutureSox Prospect Rankings
- #6 – 2020 Midseason
- #5 – 2021 Preseason
FutureSox Media
- Draft day story, June 2020
- Podcast interview, June 2020
- White Sox sign second-round pick Kelley to over-slot bonus, June 2020
- Kelley focused on improving breaking ball after slipping in draft, July 2020
- Kelley talks facing high-level competition in first taste of pro ball, Aug. 2020
- All FutureSox articles tagged Jared Kelley
Accolades
Scouting Report
Kelley fell to the White Sox in the second round, but he was thought to be a first-round talent entering draft day. He has a mid 90s fastball and a plus changeup that give him two pitches that overwhelmed high school hitters. He has also shown advanced command for his age. From that perspective, Kelley could move relatively quickly in the minors, at least for a high schooler. The key with Kelley is improving his breaking ball. Some scouts viewed his breaking ball as below average, but he has plenty of time to work on that. He joined White Sox camp in Schaumburg in 2020, which was his first taste of pro ball in a year with no minor league season.
Major League Outlook: No. 2/3 starter
ETA: 2024