Prep Baseball Report
Griffin O'Connell
Griffin O'Connell

CLASS OF 2028

OF
RHP

Griffin
O'Connell

Ballantyne Ridge (HS) • NC
6' 1" • 153.4LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: South Charlotte Panthers National 2028
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
VALD
Vizual Edge
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Comments
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/26
68
Bat Speed (max)
11/01/25
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/26
31
Hard Hit %
2/15/26
Power
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/26
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/01/25
331
Distance (max)
2/15/26
63
Sweet Spot %
2/15/26
Run
7.35
60-yd
11/01/25
3.84
30-yd
2/15/26
1.66
10-yd
2/15/26
18.6
Run speed (max)
11/01/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
2/15/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

84.1
Velocity (max)
2/15/26
79.5 - 83.1
Velo Range
2/15/26
2100
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/26

Changeup

70 - 72.6
Velo Range
2/15/26
805
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/26

Curveball

61.5 - 63.4
Velo Range
11/01/25
1660
Spin Rate (avg)
11/01/25

Slider

69.5 - 72
Velo Range
2/15/26
1873
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/26

Positional Tools

2026
2025
Outfield Velocity
88.0
Outfield Velocity
81.0

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
75.6
Distance Max
331
Distance Avg
167
Launch Angle Avg
10.9042
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
82.3
Distance Max
299
Distance Avg
184
Launch Angle Avg
20.8756
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Charlotte Fall ID
Nov 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
18.6
Bat Speed Max
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
62.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
18.1
Bat Speed Max
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
65.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Charlotte Fall ID
Nov 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2100
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
805
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1873
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1941
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1660
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1741
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 83.1
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,100
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
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 72.0
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.6
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
884
Spin Rate (max)
805
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2025 Charlotte Fall ID
Nov 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.9
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,047
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
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
64.0
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 63.4
Velo Range
58.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,660
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
66.6
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 66.5
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,803
Spin Rate (max)
1,741
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2026
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.0
2025 Charlotte Fall ID
Nov 1, 2025
Pitching
77
Max FB
76 - 77
FB
61 - 63
CB
64 - 66
SL

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.84
RSI
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.05
60 Yard Dash
7.35
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Vald
1.66
10-yd
3.84
30-yd
1.39
RSI (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)
2025 Charlotte Fall ID
Nov 1, 2025
Vald
1.74
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.35
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.18
RSI (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
Edge Score
68.7

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

11/01/25
Griffin O'Connell, NC Ballantyne Ridge (NC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 146-pounds. Long and lean. Straight line build.
Delivery: Stretch only. Lift to the belt. Hands off the chin. Level and stable. Solid rhythm. Lands on-line with a square foot-strike. Small finish to the 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm stroke. High-3/4 slot. Whippy arm through the release. Easy to dream what could come as the frame matures.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Worked true out of the hand. Around the zone consistently. Elevated at times. T2047, 1941 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Works out of the hand. Solid depth and sweep. Good arm speed. T1751, 1660 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Sweeping action across the zone. Works out of the hand. T1803, 1741 average rpm.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
11/01/25
Griffin O'Connell, NC Ballantyne Ridge (NC), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 146-pounds. Long and lean. Straight line build.
Hit: RHH. Tall and open. Feet under the shoulderes. Hands just above the back shoulder. Small bat tip in the positioning. Sinks into the lower half. Aggressive stride. Stable head. Balanced. Gap to gap with solid quickness. Flashed good barrel feel. Squared the ball up - line drive approach. 65.9 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Short arm stroke to an over-the-top slot. Athletic release. Quick arm.
Defense: One hand through the catch. Athletic exchange and release. Good rhythm in the hands and feet.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
153.4
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2025 Charlotte Fall ID
Nov 1, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 2"
Ht
146.2
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)