Connor
Tackley

Unsigned Senior Showcase (October 3, 2015) Tackley stands 6-foot-0, 170-pounds with a nice pitchers build. On the mound he uses a slower leg lift, to a quick jump towards homeplate as he starts his arm circle. Front knee opens early, arm action is back and slings from a mid-3/4 slot – pulls his front side a little early. Lands on a stiff front leg, fastball ran arm-side topping 78 mph. Curveball backs up on him early at 64-67, changeup naturally fades arm-side at 68. He has made some improvements over the summer and arm strength is starting to come around, this is a huge winter for the CNY product.

Western New York Open (July 23, 2015) Stands at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, with an athletic body build.  He ran a 4.89 Home to 1^st from the right-hand side.  Defensively- In the outfield, he has a smooth approach through the ball, with smooth, soft hands, throws with a high 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball nicely and has accuracy on the target.  His arm strength was at 72 MPH.  Pitching- Connor uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, opens his hips a little early, needs to keep them closed before release.  Arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws from a high 3/4 arm slot.  His fast ball was (75-76).  Curveball (61-64 MPH) had a 12 to 6 downward action and changeup (65 MPH) had a little late action.  Offensively- At the plate his setup is relaxed and balanced stance, high leg kick stride, with a minimal back load.  His hands are very compact, swinging on a level plane with long/full extension through the ball with a shoulder high finish through the ball.  His exit velocity was 77 MPH.  He is a player who shows potential to progress to the next level in college.