Jaxon Jelkin (rhp, @UKBaseball). Showed toughness despite not having his best stuff. Battled and kept UK in the game. Worked out of some jams. Up to 96 mph with his fastball & high spin (~2900 rpm) breaking balls
6IP, 9H, 4R, 4ER, 0BB, 5K.
Thank you to the University of Nebraska Omaha for the past 2 years of baseball. Due to coaching changes, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining.
RHP
FB 90-92 T94
CT 84-87
SL 81-85
Playing summer ball for the @StoonBerries@JCar_51
Kentucky went to ace Jaxon Jelkin to close it out... his 1st relief appearance of the season.
Mingione did not mess around with a lead to take the series opener vs Arkansas
Coming from someone who’s dealt with a stutter their entire life, this powerful… He will get ripped for it unfortunately because our world is cruel and full of horrible people but, good for him… Extremely excited he’s a @Browns !!
🚨🚨POWEFUFL🚨🚨
#Browns first-round WR KC Concepcion always speaks with the media despite SUFFERING FROM STUTTERING his entire life.
“I want to be a role model for those who are not able to speak in front of large crowds.”
This kid is inspirational 🙏