Scouting Report: Merrill Kelly
Arizona Diamondbacks | SP
Overall
Summary
Merrill Kelly, 37-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander, has shown significant improvement after a rough stretch. Following three consecutive poor starts where he allowed 19 runs in 13.2 innings with command issues, Kelly has rebounded impressively. He delivered a quality start against the Mets (7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K) to snap a three-game losing streak, then followed up with his first career complete game against the Rockies (9 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K on 100 pitches). Kelly has won his last two starts, posting a 9:3 K:BB ratio while allowing just 2 runs across 16 innings. His command has improved significantly, and he appears to have regained his form after returning from the injured list.
Strengths
- Rebounded from three-game losing streak with quality start vs Mets
- Threw first career complete game vs Rockies at age 37
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