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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.55
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.9
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.
RHP/OF Connor Basinski (Columbia, 2028) continues to solidify his status as one of the premier young talents in Illinois, showing across-the-board gains in this latest look. Now standing at 6-foot-3, 179 pounds, Basinski showed noticeable strength gains, resulting in a 9 mph jump in exit velocity—peaking at 99.5 mph and launching his furthest ball 354 feet during BP. He later hopped on the mound and worked in the mid-80s with his fastball, topping at 86.3 mph, while confidently filling the zone with a 69–71 mph curveball and a 70–73 mph slider. With two-way upside, physical projection, and tools that continue trending up, Basinski is a must-see name in Illinois’ 2028 class.
2/17/25
+ One of the youngest players at the event, RHP/OF Connor Basinski (Columbia, 2028; IL) put together one of the most complete performances of the day on both sides of the ball, emerging as a name to know in the 2028 class. Physically advanced at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, Basinski got the day started with an impressive showing on the mound. The freshman effortlessly ran his fastball up to 85.5 mph, second best on the day, with much more to come. He also showed advanced feel to land his changeup/slider mix for strikes consistently. At the plate, the righty used a quick, rotational swing to line balls to the pullside throughout his round, posting a peak exit velocity of 90.5 mph. Basiniski finished up the day by firing a 85 mph bullet from the outfield.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
+ One of the youngest players at the event, RHP/OF Connor Basinski (Columbia, 2028; IL) put together one of the most complete performances of the day on both sides of the ball, emerging as a name to know in the 2028 class. Physically advanced at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, Basinski got the day started with an impressive showing on the mound. The freshman effortlessly ran his fastball up to 85.5 mph, second best on the day, with much more to come. He also showed advanced feel to land his changeup/slider mix for strikes consistently. At the plate, the righty used a quick, rotational swing to line balls to the pullside throughout his round, posting a peak exit velocity of 90.5 mph. Basiniski finished up the day by firing a 85 mph bullet from the outfield.