Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2025: Appeared in 14 games out of the bullpen and posted a 1-2 record … struck out 14 in 17.0 innings of work … struck out four in three hitless innings of relief en route to his first collegiate decision vs. Gonzaga (3/11) … tied a career high with four punch outs in two innings of two-hit, one-run relief at California Baptist (3/22). 
 
At Snow Canyon High School: Earned three varsity letters in baseball and helped lead the Warriors to a pair of Utah 4A state championships and one runner-up finish … batted .256 with six doubles, five homers, 29 RBI and 22 runs scored during his senior season … also went 1-0 with seven saves in 13 appearances … struck out 47 in 24.1 IP … lettered in football and was a first team all-state selection. 

More on Talan: Born in St. George, Utah … parents are Ryan and Misty Kelly … also recruited by Colorado Mesa, College of Southern Idaho, Pima CC and Glendale CC … favorite team is the Los Angeles Angels ... favorite player is Mike Trout … favorite singer is Hudson Westbrook … favorite food is chicken pillows … currently majoring in business.
 
Why Talan chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because the I love the coaches, the program has good facilities, and it’s close to home.”