22.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/20
CLASS OF 2023
1B
3B
John
Connors
John A. Logan JC
Lincoln-Way East (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 212LBS
L/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Lincoln-Way East (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 212LBS
L/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/08/22
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/22
-
Hard Hit %
102.6
Exit Velocity (max)
9/07/23
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/07/23
389
Distance (max)
9/07/23
80
Sweet Spot %
6/13/21
7.21
60
6/08/22
4.1
30-yd
9/07/23
1.87
10-yd
9/07/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
9/07/23
79
INF Velo
9/07/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/24/21
77 - 82
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
65 - 69
Velo Range
3/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
70 - 70
Velo Range
10/15/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.8
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
8.7
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
389
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
PBR IL: John A Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia Scout Day
Sep 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
102.6
Exit Velocity (max)
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
389
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
PBR IL: John A Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia Scout Day
Sep 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.10
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.10
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 11 Lincoln-Way East - Mar 8, 2024
- PBR IL: John A. Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia, Takeaways - Sep 14, 2023
- 2023 PBR Illinois Second Team All-State - Jun 21, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 9 Lincoln-Way East - Mar 13, 2023
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 2, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Jan 4, 2021
- Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp - McCook: Player Analysis - May 28, 2019
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John Connors, CIF, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
True freshman. 6-foot-2, 212-pounds, physical with strength throughout. The left-handed hitter was all over the barrel throughout BP, reaching up to 102.6 mph for his max EV and averaging 94.6 mph. He showed the ability to drive the ball with backspin to his pull-side, reaching up to 389’ for his max distance.
A John A. Logan signee, Connors rounded-out an outstanding prep career at Lincoln-Way East with another solid season at the plate to help lead the Griffins to a Class 4A Sectional Championship. The Southwest Suburban All-Conference selection finished the spring with a .362/.544/.724 slash line with eight home runs, 51 RBI’s and 38 runs scored for the Griffins. Connors currently holds Lincoln-Way East career records in RBI’s (83) and on-base percentage (.555) across 238 plate appearances, and ranks third all-time in slugging percentage, fourth in triples, walks, and career batting average and fifth in home runs.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Strength in frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall balance setup, minimal load, short stride. Short level swing, gets extension after contact, line drive approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Defense: Two-hand gather, length in release.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall and open setup, short stride. Short path, flashed bat speed, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Regular effort, lands square and in line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short arm action.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Four seam type, throws for strikes.
CB: 60-64 mph. 10/4 shape
CH: 65-69 mph. Straight change type, fastball arm speed