The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.3
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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.
Buck caught my eye at one of our Preseason ID's this winter and again this spring as I was checking up on 2028 grads contributing at the varsity level as freshman. Buck logged over 30 innings for the Pirates this spring and showed very well on the bump at this event. The delivery is simple and the arm action is another trait to bet on, along with the upside in his 6-foot, 150 pound frame. His fastball worked 79-81, but the advanced ability to spin a breaking ball lands him on this list. The breaking ball average 2717 RPM and racked up swings-and-missed playing in the upper-60s. Spin Wins - and for that reason Buck will be a definite So. Indiana follow in this young class.
3/16/25
Connor Buck, a 2028 RHP from Charlestown Senior High School (IN), stands out with big upside thanks to his wiry, 6-foot, 150-pound projectable frame and advanced ability to spin the baseball. His delivery features a taller lift into a raw but twitchy drop-and-drive move, showing glimpses of athleticism. He works from a loose ¾ arm slot, topping at 79 mph with his fastball (2248 avg rpm), which carries heavy arm-side life. Buck’s calling card is his breaking ball—a 66-67 mph curveball that spins at an elite 2742 rpm, showing advanced feel and sharp shape. He also mixes a 72-73 mph changeup (1887 avg rpm) with some fade. High-ceiling arm with spin traits to monitor closely.
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Connor Buck, a 2028 RHP from Charlestown Senior High School (IN), stands out with big upside thanks to his wiry, 6-foot, 150-pound projectable frame and advanced ability to spin the baseball. His delivery features a taller lift into a raw but twitchy drop-and-drive move, showing glimpses of athleticism. He works from a loose ¾ arm slot, topping at 79 mph with his fastball (2248 avg rpm), which carries heavy arm-side life. Buck’s calling card is his breaking ball—a 66-67 mph curveball that spins at an elite 2742 rpm, showing advanced feel and sharp shape. He also mixes a 72-73 mph changeup (1887 avg rpm) with some fade. High-ceiling arm with spin traits to monitor closely.