Headed North: 2021 RHP/OF Connor Martz (Penns Valley Area)

Currently ranked 144th in the PBR Pennsylvania Class of 2021 and 38th positionally, Martz features a 6-foot, 155-pound lean, athletic frame with room to add strength as he matures. The two-way prospect sat 78-82 out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a quick arm. Fastball was commanded consistently and showed some arm-side run. Curveball tends to roll at 59-61 and changeup is thrown at near fastball arm speed at 75-77. The right-handed hitter starts from a narrow, square stance and begins with a lift-and-replace stride. Showcased rhythm to his swing and his hands work well through contact. Registered a bat exit velocity of 83 mph and ran a 6.97

After a solid showing across the board at the Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase in July, Martz implanted himself in the class of 2021 rankings. The projectable two-way prospect cut down his 60-yard dash over half of a second from 7.57 a year ago to 6.97. With a 7 mph increase to his bat-exit velocity at 83 mph and 4 mph added onto the fastball clocking at 82 mph, it’s hard not to consider Martz a prospect to keep a close eye on throughout the high school season. With improved athleticism each time we’ve seen him, it will be interesting to see his encore performance during the year. With room to fill out, it wouldn’t be hard to see those measurables take a jump north in a hurry if he finds the weight room.