85.2
Velocity (max)
3/11/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
SS
Connor
Stafford
Hobart High School (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 161LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes Chiefs
5' 10" • 161LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes Chiefs
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.8 - 84.9
Velo Range
3/11/23
1881
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Changeup
70.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
3/06/22
1604
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Curveball
71.3 - 74.9
Velo Range
3/06/22
1652
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
75.1 - 78.3
Velo Range
3/11/23
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
3/11/23
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/22
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/28/22
312
Distance (max)
3/11/23
73
Sweet Spot %
6/28/22
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/28/22
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/11/23
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/28/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.13
60
6/28/22
4.01
30-yd
6/28/22
1.79
10-yd
6/28/22
19.7
Run speed (max)
6/28/22
85
INF Velo
3/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
100
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.2
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).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.4
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Indiana Open
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.1
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.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Indiana Open
Jun 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1834
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1589
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1885
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1779
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1638
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1466
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
83.8 - 84.9
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,964
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.1
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 78.3
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 76.0
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,727
Spin Rate (max)
1,589
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northwest Indiana Open
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.7
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,713
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.4
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,723
Spin Rate (max)
1,620
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,349
Spin Rate (max)
1,328
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 81.7
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,960
Spin Rate (max)
1,881
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 74.9
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,719
Spin Rate (max)
1,652
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,728
Spin Rate (max)
1,604
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
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)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.13
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.20
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Swift
7.20
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
2.50
RSi (max)
2.50
RSi (avg)
1,481
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
27.4
Jump Height (avg)
Northwest Indiana Open
Jun 28, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.13
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
2.37
RSi (max)
2.37
RSi (avg)
1,305
Jump Power (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
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Position Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery. Gets to a tall, inward turn at the top of the leg lift. Short stride, rotational lower-half. Lands slightly closed, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, ball comes from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Sporadic command - spiked misses. T1964, 1834 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Short SL T1939, 1885 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Shows some feel for the CH - down in the zone command. T1727, 1589 average rpm.
Position Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance w/ preset hands. Uses a quick toe tap stride, minimal hand load. Short, quick swing that works uphill. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.Long, full arm swing. Ball comes out from an OTT slot.
Defense: Feet work on-time & downhill. Shows sure hands w/ a clean & quick transfer. Flashes quick release. Good body control.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Connor Stafford, Hobart High School, 2025, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 161-pound athletic solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced strong stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick present bat speed. Level balanced finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89.7 mph exit velocity, average 81.1 mph. 67.4 mph bat speed average. 21.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft twitchy hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Above average. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.13 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic solid. Up-tempo tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent athletic balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, upright finish.
FB: 79-81 T 81.6 mph. (Max spin 1845; Avg 1713). In the zone feel accuracy, tilt gradual action, straight movement.
CB: 70-72 mph. Glove side in the zone control, tight sweeping action, tight 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1722; Avg 1620).
CH: 70-71 mph.
Connor Stafford, Hobart High School, 2025, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 166-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, rotational flat swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.1 mph. 65.1 mph bat speed average. 19.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, quick footwork, clean natural exchange. Solid.
Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.31 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, longer arm action. Tall balance point, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 81-82 mph. (Max spin 1959; Avg 1881). Some feel accuracy.
CB: 71-75 T 77 mph. Some tight action. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1652).