OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Carson Kelly
Catcher • Designated Hitter • First Base • Pitcher • Chicago Cubs
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Age:
32
Height:
6' 1"
Weight:
212 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
47 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
Catcher
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Carson Kelly
Carson Kelly currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. BB is the strongest verified indicator, while SLG represents the clearest relative development opportunity.
WHY THIS SCORE
- OPS: 28th percentile (Would rank #107)
- OBP: 68th percentile (Would rank #48)
- SLG: 16th percentile (Would rank #126)
- AVG: 55th percentile (Would rank #68)
2026 HITTING
Hitting Statistics
AVG
.260
Would rank #68
Top 45% vs qualifiers
Hits divided by at-bats.
OBP
.348
Would rank #48
Top 32% vs qualifiers
Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.
SLG
.368
Would rank #126
Top 84% vs qualifiers
Total bases per at-bat.
OPS
.716
Would rank #107
Top 72% vs qualifiers
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
HR
6
#230 MLB
Top 38%
RBI
37
#158 MLB
Top 26%
H
67
#172 MLB
Top 28%
SB
0
#395 MLB
Top 65%
ADDITIONAL PITCHING
Pitching Statistics
ERA
18.00
Would rank #59
Top 100% vs qualifiers
WHIP
2.00
Would rank #59
Top 100% vs qualifiers
IP
1.0
#747 MLB
Top 96%
SO
0
#734 MLB
Top 95%
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
Catcher
Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.
DATA CONFIDENCE
Moderate confidence
Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.
STRENGTHS
Verified indicators
Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Areas to monitor
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Slugging Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (293 PA across 83 games): .368 SLG would place #126 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (16th percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
Strong multi-position usage
- Primary role or position
- Catcher
- Position / role entries
- 4
- Verified secondary positions
- Designated Hitter, First Base, Pitcher
This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.