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.
Connor O'Neil: RHP/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 6-foot, 165-pound. Athletic projectable on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a consistent arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders with an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2148; Avg 2040).
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Connor O'Neil: 3B/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 5-foot-11, 145-pound. Athletic projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Has above average bat speed, simple swing plane and level finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; shows soft hands, a quick exchange, and athletic feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot. On the mound, curveball (71-73 mph), changeup (73-74 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-78 mph with a max of 80 mph; (Max spin 2071; Avg 1942).
Scout Evaluation
Connor O'Neil, Northville, 2025, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic projectable. Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 79.8 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Smooth. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
FB: T80. 78-78 mph. (Max spin 2071; Avg 1942).
CB: 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1370; Avg 1370).
CH: 73-74 mph.
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Connor O'Neil: RHP/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 6-foot, 165-pound. Athletic projectable on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a consistent arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders with an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2148; Avg 2040).
Player Spotlight
Connor O'Neil: 3B/RHP, (2025) Northville, MI. 5-foot-11, 145-pound. Athletic projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Has above average bat speed, simple swing plane and level finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; shows soft hands, a quick exchange, and athletic feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot. On the mound, curveball (71-73 mph), changeup (73-74 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-78 mph with a max of 80 mph; (Max spin 2071; Avg 1942).
Scout Evaluation
Connor O'Neil, Northville, 2025, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic projectable. Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 79.8 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Smooth. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
FB: T80. 78-78 mph. (Max spin 2071; Avg 1942).
CB: 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1370; Avg 1370).
CH: 73-74 mph.