@connor_salerno_ 
97
Velocity (max)
8/01/25
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
OF
Connor
Salerno
Sun Valley (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 225LBS
R/L • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor National 17u
6' 4" • 225LBSR/L • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor National 17u
Rankings
2027 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
94 - 97
Velo Range
8/01/25
2471
Spin Rate (avg)
9/18/25
Changeup
85.4 - 89.7
Velo Range
9/18/25
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
9/18/25
Curveball
74 - 77
Velo Range
9/19/24
2128
Spin Rate (avg)
10/29/23
Slider
82 - 84
Velo Range
2/23/25
2322
Spin Rate (avg)
10/20/24
7.68
60-yd
10/20/24
4.17
30-yd
10/20/24
1.69
10-yd
10/20/24
17.5
Run speed (max)
10/20/24
2025 East Coast Pro
Aug 1, 2025
Positional Tools
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2025
2024
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2471
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2217
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2312
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2215
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2215
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2244
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2128
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1885
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2025 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 18, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
92.6
Velocity (max)
91.8 - 92.5
Velo Range
91.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,525
Spin Rate (max)
2,471
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
90.1
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 89.7
Velo Range
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,360
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
91.9
Velocity (max)
89.5 - 91.0
Velo Range
90.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,462
Spin Rate (max)
2,364
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.3
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,430
Spin Rate (max)
2,322
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.5
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 85.0
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,333
Spin Rate (max)
2,214
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (NC Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.5
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 89.1
Velo Range
88.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,418
Spin Rate (max)
2,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
81.9
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,384
Spin Rate (max)
2,179
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.2
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 84.5
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,390
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 84.4
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,368
Spin Rate (max)
2,244
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
76.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 75.4
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,128
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.0
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 77.0
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.6
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
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.
Vizual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.69
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2026 NC HS Scout Blog: Week of March 2 - 8 - Mar 10, 2026
- Most Viewed Profiles of 2025: No. 1 - Jan 12, 2026
- Best of 2025: Top Fastballs - Jan 6, 2026
- 2027 Positional Power Rankings - Jan 2, 2026
- Class of 2027 - Fall Rankings Update - Dec 16, 2025
- Draft Sleepers & Blue-Chips: Tiered Look at the 2026 & 2027 Draft Prospects - Oct 8, 2025
- Inside the Rankings: North Carolina's Top Arms - Oct 3, 2025
- Movers in the Overall Rankings: NC Talent on the Rise - Sep 24, 2025
- Positional Powerhouses: Ranking North Carolina’s 2027 Talent by Spot - Sep 12, 2025
- 2027 Rankings Update - Sep 8, 2025
- Scout Blog Xtra: NC Playoffs - May 22, 2025
- Inside the Rankings: New to the '27 Class - Mar 20, 2025
- Updated Class of 2027 Rankings - Mar 12, 2025
- NC High School Scout Blog: Week 2 - Mar 12, 2025
- Salerno, Sun Valley Stifle Stuart Cramer - Mar 10, 2025
- SC 2024 Most Viewed Player Profiles: #2 Connor Salerno - Dec 31, 2024
- SC Class of 2027: Nationally Ranked Players - Dec 13, 2024
- Fall Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Scouting Reports - Dec 5, 2024
- East Coast Super Sophomore Games: Pitcher Scouting Reports - Nov 7, 2024
- Fall Top Prospect Games: Superlatives - Pitchers - Oct 29, 2024
- Fall Top Prospect Games: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Oct 23, 2024
- Fall Top Prospect Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 22, 2024
- Super Sophomore Games: SC Trackman Pitching Leaders - Aug 14, 2024
- Super Sophomore Games: SC Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 13, 2024
- Super Sophomore Games: SC Pitcher Quick Hits - Aug 12, 2024
- SUPER SOPHOMORE GAMES: South Carolina Stat Story - Aug 7, 2024
- Director's List: 15u National Championship - Jul 11, 2024
- Updated 2027 Overall Rankings - Jun 17, 2024
- Underclass Spotlight: Ben Bordeaux - Jan 23, 2024
- Best of 2023: Highest Average Curveball Spin - Jan 12, 2024
- Best of 2023: Top Fastball Velocity - Jan 10, 2024
- Initial 2027 Overall Rankings Release - Dec 20, 2023
- Top Prospect Games: Underclass - Pitcher Superlatives - Nov 22, 2023
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 230-pounds. Large frame with strength and physicality throughout
Delivery: Simple, strong and repeatable mechanics with good tempo and quality extension
Arm Action: LH. Long action with fluidity and a deceptive slot
FB: T92, 90-91 mph. Explosive ride and run T2462, 2364 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Good depth with some sweep T2430, 2322 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Big fade and good depth, chance to be a plus offering T2333, 2214 average rpm.
ATH: 7.68 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.