Jaren Shelby

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #493 prospect in 2018 draft
  Shelby is the youngest son of former big leaguer John Shelby. He'll likely become the fourth Shelby son to be drafted, joining John T. (2005 5th round, White Sox), Jeremy (2010 38th round, Orioles) and JaVon (2013 5th round, Athletics). Shelby is signed to go to Kentucky next year where his older brother John T. is now a coach. He is hitting .343/.490/.602 for State College (Fla.) JC this year with 11 home runs and 35 stolen bases. Shelby isn't a true burner, as he's a 55 runner, but he knows how to pick his spots to steal. Shelby's below-average arm fits best in left field. There's too much swing-and-miss in his game, but he does draw walks and there's average power potential as well.
• Ranked #388 prospect in 2016 draft
  Shelby is the son of big leaguer John Shelby. He will become the fourth of Shelby's sons to be drafted as his older brothers John T. (White Sox, fifth round, 2005); Jeremy (Orioles, 38th round, 2010) and JaVon (Brewers, 37th round, 2013) have all heard their names called. JaVon, Kentucky's third baseman, is also draft eligible this year. The youngest Shelby was outstanding at the Perfect Game National event that kicks off the summer showcase season. Unfortunately for him, that appears to have been the high-water mark of his draft prep, as scouts have not seen the same production and approach in subsequent showcases or during the spring high school season. Shelby has a little bit of pop in his bat and solid understanding of the game. He's signed with Kentucky.