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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Baseball - Delaware

Gatorade Player of the year

Osiah Kelley

Shortstop
SUSSEX CENTRAL HS
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

.526

Batting Average

13

RBI

21

Runs Scored

.630

OBP
“Osiah is a great baseball player. He can hit for power and for average, and his speed makes even routine ground balls a nightmare for any defense. Osiah puts pressure on opposing outfielders to take great angles because he can easily turn a single into an extra-base hit, and when he’s on base, everyone in the stadium knows he is stealing within the first three pitches, yet he’s still safe more often than not.”
G.L. Jefferson
Head Coach - Sussex Tech High

Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot, 180-pound senior shortstop had led the Golden Knights to an 11-6 record and a berth in the state postseason tournament. Kelley batted .526 with 13 extra-base hits, 13 RBI and 21 runs scored. Ranked as the nation’s No. 229 prospect in his class by Prep Baseball, including No. 1 DE/MD, he posted an on-base percentage of .630 and stole 12 bases through 17 games. He was named a 2026 to the Perfect Game Preseason All-NorthEast Region First Team.

Academic Achievement

Kelley has maintained a 3.75 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at the University of Maryland this fall.

Exemplary Character

Kelley has volunteered locally at the Howard T. Ennis School for students with special needs, helping with bowling trips, Special Olympics events and various other initiatives. He has also donated his time to the MERIT Program, which offers STEM learning opportunities to minority youth.