State Games Spotlight - '26 C/SS Conner Shively
November 11, 2024
This winter, Prep Baseball Oregon is reflecting upon their showcase circuit and highlighting standout performers. Today, we continue our State Games Spotlight series, specifically looking at players that participated in this year's Pacific Northwest State Games. These spotlights are meant to showcase players that Prep Baseball Scouts felt showed standout tools, large improvements in overall game, or potential upside moving forward at the summer's biggest event. College coaches and recruiters should be sure to keep an eye on these prospects in the coming months.
Today, we spotlight 2026 catcher and shortstop Conner Shively. The junior athlete jumped off the stat sheet in multiple ways during this year's PNW State Games. From running a solid 6.82 60-yard dash to flashing pop times at almost two seconds flat, the Henley High School product features plenty of upside. Below is a full breakdown of Shively, including a scouting report and video from this summer's event.
Statistics
Scouting Report
7/30/24
Conner Shively, Henley (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open LH stance with weight stacked over rear leg. Hands over rear shoulder with barrel stacked horizontally. Shorter stride load as hands extend away from body. Posture rises before and through contact. Short, quick two-handed finish. 68 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-71 MPH. Short, quick transfer to throw in INF with lower slot release. High gloveside follow. Higher slot throws from catcher position.
Defense: 2.01-2.18 pop times. Smooth mover with quickness in either direction in the INF. Works around ball and carries momentum through throws. Natural actions. Works from 1KD setup catching, sticking frames upward with flexion in wrist. Quick, twitchy transfer to throw down.
ATH: 6.82 runner in the 60.