Matt Kennelly
| AB | 2747 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .254 |
| OBP | .328 |
| SLG | .336 |
| HR | 34 |
- Full name Mathew Luke Kennelly
- Born 03/21/1989 in East Fremantle, WAA, Australia
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School South Fremantle
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A pitcher and corner infielder when he signed with the Braves as a 16-year-old from western Australia, Kennelly has started to make rapid progress in his development as a catcher with substantial offensive potential. The brother of Phillies minor league outfielder Tim Kennelly, Matt threw out 57 percent of basestealers last season, thanks to his strong and accurate arm. He also has strong receiving skills and leadership ability, and he's surprisingly sound fundamentally given his inexperience behind the plate. Kennelly already shows above-average pop when he pulls the ball and should develop more power as his body continues to mature. He has a smooth swing, though he struggles to recognize and handle breaking balls. He also could use some more patience at the plate. Kennelly has below-average speed, as expected from a catcher. He'll move up to low Class A in 2009.
