Posse prospect is locked up by Red Sox

Casey Kelly is now officially a member of the Red Sox organization.
Kelly, the team's top pick (30th overall) in last month's First-Year Player Draft, will officially be introduced as part of the organization on Thursday during a 6:30 p.m. ET media conference call.

The Sarasota (Fla.) High School standout will report to the Rookie League Gulf Coast Red Sox.

Kelly was noted highly on Boston's Draft board for his abilities as a shortstop and as a pitcher. He hit .473 with five homers and 31 RBIs in 2008 and showed excellent range in the field.

Meanwhile, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-hander went 8-1 with two saves and a 1.16 ERA on the hill. He struck out 77 while walking just 12 over 66 innings pitched.

"We are extremely happy that Casey has signed", stated Posse GM Luddington. "When we first drafted him we were concerned about his abilities in football keeping him from baseball. Now we do not have to worry about this and are glad he will start his career at shortstop where he can compete with the like of Tim Beckham and Justin Jackson".