Connor
Hinkell

Connor Hinkell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Drury, MA. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, Hinkell recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled high load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick developing, shows a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 81 mph; had a natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable and confident on the mound, used a consistent quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2140; Avg 2042). Threw a 11/5 curveball (66-67) with glove side around the zone control and sweeping action. (Max spin 2370; Avg 2313). His changeup (72-74) has arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action. 

Connor Hinkell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Drury, MA. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic frame. Raw and projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed stance with a handsy load, then used a small closed stride. Bat speed is developing, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph; had a natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.15. Projectable on the mound, showed a consistent loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. In line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph; showed running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2153; Avg 2030). Throws a 11/5 curveball (63-65) that has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2381; Avg 2279). His changeup (69-70) shows arm side command and gradual fading action. 

Connor Hinkell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Drury, MA. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 83 mph; had  consistent footwork, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable and athletic on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action while showing quick developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with on- line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; has running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2222; Avg 2094). Has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his sharp curveball (67-69). (Max spin 2261; Avg 2162). Had arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74). 

Physical: 5-foot-10, 205 pounds; Sturdy, muscular build. 4.41 30 yd dash.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. Consistent feel for the barrel with the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 82 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80 - 82 MPH; arm side run. CB: 67 - 68 MPH; late action.  CH: 73 - 75 MPH; fading action.  Showed good command of a three pitch mix. Curveball has S/M possibilities.