- Full name Kaelen Kenneth Culpepper
- Born 12/29/2002 in Memphis, TN
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Kansas State
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Draft Prospects
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School: Kansas State Committed: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.6
Culpepper is a 6-foot, 190-pound physical freak who had a standout sophomore season for Kansas State. After slashing .283/.356/.428 as a freshman in 2022, Culpepper hit .325/.423/.576 in 2023 with 10 home runs and earned an invitation to Team USA’s college national team, where he was one of the better hitters on the club. He has electric bat speed with present strength that leads to solid power to the pull side, though with a wood bat he’s more likely to be a line drives and doubles hitter than an impact home run threat. Culpepper is an above-average defender at third base, but he is expected to slide over to shortstop in 2024 and should have the athleticism, quickness and hands to stick there. His arm is more than enough for either position on the left side of the infield, and it’s at least plus with plenty of velocity and carry across the diamond. Culpepper is an above-average runner and instinctual base stealer. In a draft class that’s lacking in first round shortstops, Culpepper could fill the void at a coveted demographic.
