{"id":68506,"date":"2024-03-18T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=68506"},"modified":"2024-03-18T09:09:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:09:34","slug":"jarred-kelenic-revive-career-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/03\/18\/jarred-kelenic-revive-career-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Jarred Kelenic Will Try To Revive His Career In Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the 1st round of the 2024 MLB draft, the New York Mets selected OF\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kelenja01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jarred Kelenic<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with the sixth overall pick. Since then, it&#8217;s been clear that he has struggled. Kelenic has been traded twice, most recently to the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/03\/16\/atlanta-braves-2024-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Atlanta Braves<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for RHP Cole Phillips and RHP\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kowarja01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jackson Kowar<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. He is still working hard for a player with much potential. Yes, Kelenic has been awful at the start of his young career, and he&#8217;s only 24 years old! 2024 will be an ample opportunity for him to prove the Mets and Mariners wrong for giving him up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jarred Kelenic Will Try To Revive His Career In Atlanta<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spring Training Struggles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kelenic is projected to be the eighth hitter in this formidable\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotochamp.com\/baseball\/TeamPage.aspx?TeamID=ATL\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Braves lineup<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. However, he&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/player\/jarred-kelenic-672284\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">three for thirty-nine<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in spring training at-bats in 2024. Currently, Kelenic is batting well below .100, and it has been a frustrating beginning to his Braves tenure. Atlanta recently brought back veteran Adam Duvall to platoon with Kelenic in the outfield, which could be a signal from the Braves about how they feel about Kelenic&#8217;s progress so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Braves will platoon Adam Duvall and Jarred Kelenic <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lseQHIFU7h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/lseQHIFU7h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustinCToscano\/status\/1768328762142171375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jarred Kelenic struck out to end the fifth inning and was showed frustration when he put down his bat and helmet. He&#8217;s 0-for-2 this evening, dropping his spring average to .077.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustinCToscano\/status\/1769142710667972829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 16, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While this might seem concerning, remember that it&#8217;s only spring training. This is not a definitive sign for the career .204 hitter. Hitting lower in the lineup will alleviate some pressure and allow him to find his rhythm. His average is set to improve significantly this season, and it&#8217;s important to remember his youth and limited time in the majors. This trade could be a game-changer for the Braves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2024 Projections<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to roto champ, Kelenic is projected to hit around .240 with 15 home runs and 13 stolen bases. Atlanta will undoubtedly sign up for a .240 season from him. Regarding who is hitting in front of him, it will likely be catcher\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/murphse01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sean Murphy<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, who is coming off a 21 home runs season, and Orlando Arcia will hit ninth. This is one of the deepest lineups in baseball and the National League. Defensively, he is an average defender and will not hurt the Braves in that department.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Change of Scenery<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For some players, a change of scenery is all you need. Think of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/grayso01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sonny Gray<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. He struggled in New York after he was dealt to the Yankees. In 2023, however, he was a Cy Young award runner-up with the Minnesota Twins and has returned to form since leaving New York after 2018. The pressure of New York was a lot to handle, but all he needed was a fresh start. Atlanta hopes this is the case for their newly acquired Jarred Kelenic. Keep an eye on how he performs, but remember, you can only truly judge a hitter once they get about 150 at-bats in a season. Braves fans, be patient and remember how much potential Kelenic has.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credits: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the 1st round of the 2024 MLB draft, the New York Mets selected OF\u00a0Jarred Kelenic\u00a0with the sixth overall pick. Since then, it&#8217;s been clear that he has struggled. Kelenic has been traded twice, most recently to the\u00a0Atlanta Braves\u00a0for RHP Cole Phillips and RHP\u00a0Jackson Kowar. 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