Christopher
Connelly

5-foot-9, 170-pound, strong thick frame, hands and wrists with above average strength. A right-handed hitting second baseman, can also go to the outfield. The top tool is ability to swing the bat, swing is level, very short, middle approach, spraying line drives. The baseball came off the bat during batting practice at 86 mph, collected multiple hits during game play. An average runner, gets off the blocks quick, moves well from both sides defensively, arm works from a natural slot, short quick release from his ear. The arm was clocked at 77 mph and 79 mph from the outfield. Brings a ton value, competes at a very high level.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 79 mph

5-foot-9, 175-pound, strong, thick, durable frame. Shows to have strength throughout, with hands and legs. A right-handed hitter, who can play all over the field and help off the bump as well. At the plate, feet start even, slightly wider than shoulder width, hands held at shoulders, bat starting more of a flat position. The approach is more line drive from the middle to pull side. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 85 mph and ran a 4.56 from home to first. Collected a couple of hits during game play. Defensively, threw 67 mph from home to second, with a pop time of 2.10-2.19. The feet are very quick in the transfer, all throws were down hill and on a line. The hands need to soften a tick on catch, that can be cleaned up with reps. Off the mound, the fastball touched at 78 mph with arm side action. The breaking ball has more slider break, clocked at 64 mph, late with tilt to it. Pounds and attacks the hitter. The delivery is repeatable working out of a natural 3/4 slot. Athletic and strong. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
Home to 1st: 4.56

5-foot-9, 175-pound, smaller, solid, durable athletic frame. The hands, wrists and legs have strength to them. A right-handed hitting two-way player, that can play multiple positions. At the plate, taller, even stance, hands loose at the shoulders. The swing is down to level, with more of a pull approach. Shows good bat speed, with a tee exit of 82 mph. Defensively, threw 70 mph across the diamond, arm action is short from the ear. The feet and hands work well together, could work lower to the ground. Pop time was at 2.16-2.20 and arm was at 67 mph. The hands need to soften and anticipate a bit more on dirt ball. Off the mound, shows a two-pitch mix, fastball was clocked at 72-74 mph, with down action. The breaking ball is more slider, clocked at 63 mph, tight rotation. Simple easy delivery, arm action s short from his ear. Plays hard, competes at a high level. 

Exit Velocity: 82 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.49

5-foot-8, 170-pound, smaller, strong athletic frame. A well proportioned athlete, shoulders are squared off. A right-handed hitting catcher, at the plate the stance is wider, feet are even, hands start lower. The lower half is under control, stride is simple and straight. The swing is level through the zone, hands are loose, barrel has some whip and life out front, finishes the swing with one hand at the shoulders. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 79 mph and ran a 4.69. Defensively, had a pop time of 2.26-2.42, arm was clocked at 70 mph, from a higher ¾ slot. Short strider on footwork, could lengthen, will help him get out front more on release will help with lowering the pop time. The lead arm front glove comes off tract, could stay on target longer. The hands are soft on the catch and reads the dirt balls well, gets around them, with a soft block.

Home-First: 4.69
Exit Velocity: 79 MPH
Arm Velocity: 70 MPH