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Pirates 2021 Round 4 pick bio in brief: RHP Owen Kellington

Jerry DiPaola
By Jerry DiPaola
1 Min Read July 12, 2021 | 4 years Ago
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Owen Kellington

102nd overall, Round 4

Position: Pitcher

Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 193 pounds

Bats/throws: Left/right

School: U-32 (Vt.) High School

Age/DOB: 18 (Feb. 5, 2003)

Scouting report: Labeled “a man among boys” by Baseball America while pitching for U-32 High School in rural, upstate Vermont. … Opposing hitters felt good just putting the ball in play against Kellington. … Stuff is legit, starting with a low-90s fastball that spikes at 93 mph, but could go higher after he fills out his frame. … Complements fastball with sharp break on curveball, a pitch with above-average potential. … On his delivery, lands with a big open stride and finishes with a head whack. … Athleticism should help him make adjustments. … Tricky evaluationbecause of lack of exposure at big national events last summer and his opposition this spring.

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Jerry DiPaola is a TribLive reporter covering Pitt athletics since 2011. A Pittsburgh native, he joined the Trib in 1993, first as a copy editor and page designer in the sports department and later as the Pittsburgh Steelers reporter from 1994-2004. He can be reached at jdipaola@triblive.com.

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