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CLASS OF 2019

C
3B

Connor
Handel

Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Monona Grove (HS) • WI
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
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2018
60 Yard Dash
7.07
Pop Time
2.04 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
80.0
Infield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 24, 2018
Position
7.20
60-yard
2.04 - 2.18
Pop Time
80
C Velo
97
Exit Velo
Madison Preseason I.D.
Mar 11, 2018
Position
7.07
60-yard
86
INF Velo
96
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4/07/19

Verbally committed to Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

7/24/18 - 6-foot-1, 195-pound catcher. Strong arm out of the crouch, over the top slot, flashed carry, 80 mph, some effort. Fluid feet, 2.04-2.18 pop times. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, long stride, average balance. Path worked short and level through contact, showed quick twitch hands and bat speed. 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.20 runner in the 60.

3/11/18 - Ranked No. 43 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot-1, 195-pound, lanky, athletic catcher and third baseman. Defensively, behind the plate, short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate with carry, 81 mph from the crouch. Fluid footwork, clean exchanges, pop times 1.94-2.08. On the infield, short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry, 86 mph. Plays through the ball athletically, clean on exchanges, maintains body control. Ran a 7.07 laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap type, natural lift in swing, fluid rhythm, 96 mph exit velocity.

10/28/17 - 6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitter with a strong frame. Worked out at every position. At the plate hits from a tall, open stance. Arm bar load with a short stride and average balance. Line drive hitter works gap to gap. Uphill swing path with extension and a fast bat. 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.44. Projects best behind the plate. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry out of the crouch. Soft hands receiving with a long transfer. Popped 2.12-2.22 and threw 77 mph out of the crouch. Showed off raw arm strength from the OF and IF throwing 88 mph from the outfield and 81 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some effort. Square landing working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 80-82 mph for strikes. Curveball showed no action at 64-68 mph. Changeup has slight running action at 71-73 mph for strikes.

7/7/17 - 6-foot, 190-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. Offensively, hits from an open setup, leg lift stride with balance throughout. Present bat speed, aggressive hacks, path stays level through the zone.

3/12/17 - 5-foot-11, 180-pound multi-positional player, solid build. Defensively arm action is short, over the top and carries, 84 mph across the diamond, 77 mph out of the crouch. Profiles as a catcher/third base type, feet work well out of the chute, quick exchange, 1.99-2.05 pops. Hands play on the infield, average range and body control, plays tall at times with actions. 7.23 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, open setup, leg lift stride with good balance. Raw bat speed and flashes pop, aggressive swing on level plane. 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound showed a versatile three pitch mix. Fastball is straight and pounds the zone, touched 83 mph, 79-82 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, showed feel with short break, 66-71 mph. Straight changeup occasionally showed cut, 72-74 mph. 


7/26/16 - 5-foot-11, 182-pound catcher, solid frame, above average build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, loads hands back, slight arm bar, leg kick stride, average balance. Showed bat speed, level path with length. 90 mph exit velocity. Defensively blocks well, solid actions, gets out of the crouch well, active defender. Arm played short and over the top, 73 mph. Pop times ranged 2.08-2.11. 4.89 runner down the line.

6/22/16 - 5-foot-11, 182-pound right-handed hitting C/SSRHP with a solid frame. At the plate hits from an open stance with an arm bar load and leg kick stride. Pull, power hitter with a long, uphill swing path. Fast bat with loose hands. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.55. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Throws showed carry out of the crouch at 73 mph. Quick footwork out of the crouch gaining ground towards second base. Popped 2.06-2.14. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and athletic finish. Smooth rhythm with good balance. Fastball was straight at 78-81 mph. Curveball has short sweeping action at 62-65 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed on changeup that showed running and sinking life at 70-74 mph.

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