Unsigned Senior Spotlight: LHP Connor Morrison
December 13, 2019
Over the last few weeks, the PBR Illinois staff has been covering the state's senior class by detailing the destinations the prospects are headed. From the Big Ten to the Atlantic Sun, we've been providing analysis and the latest notes on the future homes of the top talent in Illinois. Today, we're shining a light on the prospects who do not yet have landing spots for the fall of 2020.
Throughout the rest of this week, we'll highlight some names who deserve a little more attention as they prepare for the final spring seasons of their high school careers.
UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT
Scouting Report
2/10/19 - 5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed pitcher, strong build. Delivery works with effort, methodical through balance point, squared landing. Arm action is long, wrapped on back side, fast arm strength, high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed cut, pulls it at times, showed feel for the zone, sat 85-86 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, tight spin, played with sharp action, feel for zone, 72-75 mph. Changeup thrown with fastball arm speed, 81-83 mph.
7.18.18 - 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic left-handed two-way prospect. On the mound, long, loose arm action out of a ¾ slot, gets out front quickly with easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square, finishing in an athletic position. Fastball, mostly straight, comes in hard, creates angles, commanded, sat 83-84. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 65-71. Changeup, fastball arm speed out of slightly higher slot, sinking action, 78-80. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick timing trigger, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap approach, short barrel path, 89 mph exit velocity. Defensively, long arm action, ¾ slot, kept throws around target, 81 mph. Ran a 7.21 laser-timed 60.