Connor
Urbeck

8/25/13 - The 5-foot-7, 165-pound Urbeck is a multi-positional player who showed well in all facets of his game. Behind the plate, Urbeck showed ability to handle pitches in all parts of the zone, receiving with a firm wrist. He also showed good instincts while blocking during bullpen sessions, with good body control. He fired a top pop time of 2.22 at 67-mph. In the field, Urbeck has sure hands with short arm action, delivering accurate throws across the diamond with a top throw of 69-mph. Urbeck looked more confortable behind the plate. Offensively, Urbeck has a strong swing and does not get cheated. He produces some barrel whip through the zone and makes solid contact. His front side had the tendency to fly open at times, by keeping it closed he could find some more consistency in his swing. On the mound, Urbeck has a long, loose arm with some rhythm in his delivery.  He threw a 67-71 mph fastball for a strike, a 59-62 mph breaking ball with 11-to-5 shape down in the zone and a 63-66 mph straight changeup with near fastball arm speed. Urbeck also had atop exit velocity of 75-mph off the bat and ran a 7.65 60.