| Player: Antwone Kelly | |||||||||||
| Org: Pittsburgh Pirates | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): RHP | |||||||||
| Height: 5’10” | Weight: 183 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The profile for Kelly revolves around his double plus fastball. The heater consistently operates in the upper 90s and reaches triple digits, showing carry through the zone and the kind of raw velocity that allows it to miss bats even when it catches plate. The delivery is athletic and efficient from a three-quarters slot, letting him challenge hitters aggressively despite command that still comes and goes. When he’s synced, the fastball alone can dictate outings and force uncomfortable swings early in counts. The secondaries give the profile real depth. A hard, cut-style slider in the mid-to-upper 80s flashes bat-missing traits and plays well off the fastball’s velocity and plane, while a firm changeup shows meaningful vertical separation and late run, particularly effective against right-handed hitters gearing up for velocity. The changeup has become an increasingly important piece of the mix, helping neutralize timing and giving him a weapon that doesn’t rely solely on power. Kelly’s track record moved forward in a tangible way once physical gains translated into added velocity and improved durability, allowing him to carry his stuff across longer stretches in High-A and Double-A with better strike-throwing than earlier looks. The next step hinges on sharpening the slider’s consistency and overall strike quality. If that pitch tightens, there’s a path to a mid-rotation outcome; if not, the fastball alone gives him a high-probability future as a power arm capable of impacting games late. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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