Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Conner Christopher

December 12, 2019
Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

After the early signing period wrapped up we broke down each in-state DI school's recruiting classes as well as looked at the destinations for the 130 plus current 2020 commits.

Now, we will highlight some of the top senior talent still available here in Indiana.

Scouting Report

6/11/19: 6-foot-1, 176-pound RHP. Has a quick windup and a long fluid, arm action; hides the ball well; locates pitches with movement. Shows two-seam fastball run on both sides of the plate; 80-84 mph FB; efficient changeup arm side; 75 mph CH; SL shows depth; 72-75 mph SL. During the game, hitters appeared to be unsure throughout his entire outing; showed ground-ball and strikeout ability; had confidence on the mound.

2/16/2019: Conner Christopher, RHP/3B, Jeffersonville HS, 2020, 6 foot 1, 176 pounds, throws out of a mid ¾ slot and long arm action. Fastball was straight and sat 81-84, CH had sink and arm side fade and sat 74-76. Slider was 11/5 and sat 72-73, CB was 12/6 and sat 74-75. As a position guy, Conner ran a 7.77 60, had a 77 mph exit velo with an early hand load and tall barrel at the plate. Defensively, showed arm action too long for the infield and average to slow feet, but did show arm strength with an infield velocity of 84 mph. Best current tool is his arm and he did show good feel for a changeup.

12.8.18: 6-foot-1, 170 pound RHP pitches with above average arm speed. Long, high 3/4 arm slot. Delivery is a little rushed at times, maintains direction. Fastball topped at 83, sitting 81-82. Breaking ball was 72-73, flashed a couple with sharp break. CH sat 74-76. Ability to throw all three pitches for strikes.

8/9/18 - Max FB: 80, FB: 77-80, CB: 71-73

60 Time: 7.88, Position Velocity: IF-81, Exit Velocity: 74

6/12/18: 2020 RHP who pitches from high ¾ arm slot. Good tempo to the plate, stays in line throughout delivery. Lands closed off to the plate with athletic finish. Arm speed is average and arm stroke showed a slight stab on the back side. FB sat 80-82. Also mixed in CB at 74-75 for strikes.

2/24/18: 6-foot, 2160 pound right-handed pitcher features good tempo and pace down the mound. Able to throw multiple pitches for strikes with some movement. Fastball sat 81-82 with slight run. Breaking ball has some late depth at 73-74. Change-up is thrown with fastball arm speed and late fade. Athletic movements, well balanced and maintains direction.

7/24/17: 5-foot-11, 159 pound sophomore showed feel and pitchability on the mound, showcasing a four pitch mix. The righthander works down the mound with a smooth delivery, good temp throughout. More strength and drive in the lower half with time. Arm swing is clean and uses a high ¾ release to the plate. Threw two seam and four seam fastball, sitting 79-81, good life in the lower half of the strike zone. Two seam has some arm side life down. Breaking ball showed some late downward bite, thrown 71-72, located well at back foot of LHH. Changeup was thrown at 74-76, showed good fade out of the windup with good arm speed.

7/5/17 - Home-1^st: 4.64, Position Velocity: IF-76, Exit Velocity: 77
Max FB: 81, FB: 78-79, CB: 71-72

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