@connerhelms 
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/08/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
3B
Conner
Helms
Dripping Springs (HS) • TX
6' 2" • 191LBSR/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Texas senators 17u Scout
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
84
Bat Speed (max)
1/08/23
21.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/23
38
Hard Hit %
1/08/23
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
1/08/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/26/23
354
Distance (max)
1/08/23
88
Sweet Spot %
1/08/23
7.18
60-yd
7/26/23
3.96
30-yd
9/22/23
1.70
10-yd
9/22/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
7/26/23
90
INF Velo
6/07/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
8/27/22
77.4 - 81.6
Velo Range
8/27/22
2022
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/22
Slider
70 - 73.1
Velo Range
8/27/22
2360
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.4205
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6271
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Texas State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
291
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FG Workout AR/TX/MO/LA
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Houston Summer Open
Jun 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
San Antonio Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
264
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Central Texas Open
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
84.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Texas State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
FG Workout AR/TX/MO/LA
Jul 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Houston Summer Open
Jun 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
San Antonio Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
84.0
Bat Speed (max)
75.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Texas Open
Aug 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
2022
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.
25.4
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
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).
2360
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).
Central Texas Open
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 81.6
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 73.1
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,491
Spin Rate (max)
2,360
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
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.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Texas State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 22, 2023
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.18
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
20.1
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
79.94
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Central Texas Open
Aug 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- TX HS Committed Scout Blog: Week 10 - Apr 30, 2025
- Texas Diamond Notes: Week 10 - Apr 29, 2025
- TX HS Committed Scout Blog: Week 1 - Feb 26, 2025
- TX Most Viewed Profiles: March 2024 - Apr 6, 2023
- TX Most Viewed Profiles: January 2023 - Feb 1, 2023
- San Antonio Preseason ID Quick Hits: Underclass - Jan 17, 2023
- TX Most Viewed Profiles: September 2022 - Oct 3, 2022
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Physical
2023
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: SS/RHP Helms is a talented sophomore who showed an impressive swing from the right side, displaying 97 exit velo and consistent barrells. As he continues filling out could become an XBH machine with real power.
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds.
Hits: SH. 50/50 stance with a low leg lift load. Uphill swing plane, drops hands at load trigger.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 MPH. 354' max distance. Swing plane allows for easy lift in the swing, hard contact and consistent barrell will produce XBH's with more power coming as he fills out.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Short arm action, showed a quick arm from low slot, throws on run easily.
Defense: Showed good feet and range in all directions, makes athletic throws on the move.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 69.99 Edge Score