Headed North: 2021 RHP/OF Connor Martz (Penns Valley Area)
February 5, 2020
Connor Martz
Class of 2021 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 165 / POS: 53
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Penns Valley AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: OTP Railsplitters
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
(02/09/20)
81 - 84
FB
(02/09/20)
63 - 66
CB
75 - 77
CH
(07/09/19)
Position
6.97
60-yard
(07/09/19)
88
OF Velo
(02/09/20)
90
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
4.37
H-1st
(02/09/20)
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
79.3 - 81.5
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
2061
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
1868
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.7
Velo Range
79.3 - 81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.3
Spin Rate (max)
2061
Spin Rate (avg)
1868
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
61.4 - 64.2
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
1840
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
1699
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
65.4
Velo Range
61.4 - 64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
60.7
Spin Rate (max)
1840
Spin Rate (avg)
1699
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.6
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
73.6 - 77.6
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
1503
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
1422
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.6
Velo Range
73.6 - 77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
75
Spin Rate (max)
1503
Spin Rate (avg)
1422
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
142
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
300
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
79
Distance (avg)
142
Distance (max)
300
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
23.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
69.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/15/20)
Rise+
(06/15/20)
Sink+
(06/15/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/15/20)
Sweep+
(06/15/20)
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BASE CAMP
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
THE ASCENT
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.
REACHING THE SUMMIT
"In order to continue shooting up the rankings Martz will have to fill out his long and lean frame. The projectability is there with athleticism in his actions, but in order to take the next step he needs to add strength which will create more violence in all phases of the game. With an added 10-15 pounds, it’s not out of the question for Martz to see his fastball hike up into the mid 80’s and his bat-exit velocity to march into the upper 80’s. The goal for him should be to maintain athleticism while gaining size. With work on his curveball to be thrown with better arm-speed and a closer velocity difference to the fastball, he will feature three solid pitches to keep hitters off balance with strike throwing ability."
PLAYER COMPARISON
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