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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jarred Kelenic, 26-year-old former top-10 draft pick, was recalled by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte on May 5, 2026, to fill a roster vacancy created by Everson Pereira's pectoral injury. After struggling in spring training (.179 BA) and early Triple-A play (.202 BA in 26 games), Kelenic showed improvement in his final 10 minor league games (.333 BA, 5 HR). Since being called up, he is 4-for-14 (.286) in six games with the White Sox, including a 2-for-3 performance with a two-run double and walk on May 13. Kelenic is facing his former team, the Seattle Mariners, and will bat seventh in right field. The organization emphasized the importance of strike zone control and accessing his best swing mechanics.
Strengths
- + Recent Triple-A surge: .333 average with 5 HR in final 10 games
- + Multi-hit games showing consistency: 2-for-3 with 2 RBI double on May 13
- + Improved plate discipline focus per coaching staff
- + Getting regular playing time due to White Sox outfield injuries
- + Former first-round draft pick with recognized talent upside
- + Defensive capability in right field
Weaknesses
- - Career .211 batting average over parts of five seasons
- - Struggled significantly in spring training (.179 BA)
- - Poor start to Triple-A season (.202 BA in first 26 games)
- - Limited success with previous organizations (Mariners, Braves)
- - Inconsistent production and difficulty maintaining performance
- - Only 4-for-14 (.286) in six games with White Sox so far
- - History of not accessing his best swing consistently
About
Jarred Kelenic is a right fielder for the Chicago White Sox.
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