Kellen Rogers, Wake Forest High School (NC), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/OF High level prospect that has excellent defensive instincts and a swing that finds the barrel at a very high rate. Body: 5-10, 139-pounds. Athletic frame. Youthful look. Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open. Small turn in with back foot. Hands off back shoulder. Neutral bat head. Early kick and hang before an aggressive stride. Natural load with the hands tipping the bat head slightly toward the pitcher. Aggressive intent once the front foot hits. Loose and natural through his finish. Flat, direct, and aggressive. Loud barrels consistently in BP, carrying that action to games with some ease. Athletic and quick throughout. 51.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 316' max distance. Good bat speed. Handled velocity. Power to the pull side. Excellent barrel awareness Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Easy exchange. Short action. High-3/4 release. Very accurate. Carry out weighs velo reading. Easy slot manipulation when moving left or in. Accurate on and off platform. Defense: Loose, easy actions. Hangs the glove. Solid bend. Good rhythm in the feet and hands. Ball on left inside hip a majority of the catches. Simple and athletic exchange and release. Advanced mover. ATH: 6.85 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.00 max vertical.
Scouting Report
Kellen Rogers, Wake Forest High School (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF High level prospect that has excellent defensive instincts and a swing that finds the barrel at a very high rate.
Body: 5-10, 139-pounds. Athletic frame. Youthful look.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open. Small turn in with back foot. Hands off back shoulder. Neutral bat head. Early kick and hang before an aggressive stride. Natural load with the hands tipping the bat head slightly toward the pitcher. Aggressive intent once the front foot hits. Loose and natural through his finish. Flat, direct, and aggressive. Loud barrels consistently in BP, carrying that action to games with some ease. Athletic and quick throughout. 51.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 316' max distance. Good bat speed. Handled velocity. Power to the pull side. Excellent barrel awareness
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Easy exchange. Short action. High-3/4 release. Very accurate. Carry out weighs velo reading. Easy slot manipulation when moving left or in. Accurate on and off platform.
Defense: Loose, easy actions. Hangs the glove. Solid bend. Good rhythm in the feet and hands. Ball on left inside hip a majority of the catches. Simple and athletic exchange and release. Advanced mover.
ATH: 6.85 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.00 max vertical.