Connor
Hitchcock

Connor Hitchcock: C/RHP, (2023) Cloverleaf, OH. 5-foot-8, 153-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. (71.7 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick flashed, displayed an upward simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph; has consistent feet, a clean transfer, and soft hands. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.93-2.02 pop time. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a consistent quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.97. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1936; Avg 1853). He has fading action on his changeup (70-71). Had some late action on his 10/4 slider (66-68). 

Connor Hitchcock: C/RHP, (2023) Cloverleaf, OH. 5-foot-6, 145-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a short stride. Had a level swing plane, and his bat speed was quick. He found multiple barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; had consistent hands, athletic choppy footwork, and a natural exchange. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 81 mph; had consistent hands, athletic choppy footwork, and a natural exchange. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; shows a natural exchange, firm hands, and athletic feet. Recorded a pop time of 2.03-2.14. Has athletic setup. Clocked a time of 7.09 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a compact arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Shows a falling off finish. Changeup (72-74 mph), slider (65-68 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph. 

2/12/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Goes with a slight back load to hands during leg kick timing trigger. Smooth swinger with a level path. Natural tools are balanced and he showed a feel for contact. Solid round with regular line drive flight.
Power:Line drive swinger with more to come.
Offensive Projection:TBD.
Top BP Rapsodo Exit Velocity:80
Top BP Rapsodo Distance: 263
Field:Young defender that showed solid with catch.throw abilities. Receiving skills still in progress. In the infield he plays fast, attacking the baseball with linear routes off the bat. Cuts down distance prior to fielding.
Throw:Above average arm back there.
Defensive Projection:C.

2/12/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes:On the mound the righty works with a slow paced tempo that requires little effort. 3/4 slot with developing speed and strength to arm. Third base line finish.
Fastball:Fastball shows some slight cut working glove side and occasional asr with a true look to the heart of the plate. 71-75 mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:1520-1570
Curveball:Breaking ball has an 11/5 shape with tighter action to it. Showed potential when he got on top of it. 60-63 mph.
Curveball Spin Rate:1960-1980
Changeup:N/A.
Pitchability:In/out.