A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-3, 145-pound. Aggressive approach. Smooth on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Changeup (71-0 mph). Threw his fastball 74-78 mph; showed running action and decent control. (Max spin 2273; Avg 2156). Has slurvey action and decent around the zone command on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). (Max spin 2440; Avg 2341).
2/12/22
Player Spotlight
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-3, 145-pound. Projectable solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a long loose arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Shows a clean finish. Changeup (70-72 mph). Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph; shows slight running action and command some in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1896; Avg 1799). He shows sweeping late action and some in the zone control on his sharp curveball (68-70). (Max spin 2136; Avg 1715). Threw a sharp wipeout splitter with control around the zone and deceiving late action. Threw his tight cutter with late slight action and glove side control.
Scout Evaluation
Connor Wilusz, Bloomfield Hills, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 145-pound.
Pitching: Projectable solid. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, long loose arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1896; Avg 1799). Some in the zone accuracy, slight running action, tight movement.
CT: Glove side command, late slight action, tight movement.
CB: 68-70 mph. Some in the zone command, sweeping late action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2136; Avg 1715).
CH: 70-72 mph.
SP: Around the zone command, deceiving late action, sharp wipeout movement.
6/29/21
Player Spotlight
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-3, 135-pound. On the mound, threw his fastball 71-73 mph with a max of 74 mph. Slider (64-68 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Connor Wilusz, Bloomfield Hills, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 135-pound.
FB: T74. 71-73 mph. (Max spin 2191; Avg 2087).
SL: 64-68 mph. (Max spin 2371; Avg 2244).
2/28/21
Player Spotlight
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-1, 134-pound lanky frame. Athletic during batting practice, Wilusz's best exit velocity was 73 mph. Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Had average bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 74 mph; has a developing lengthy exchange, choppy feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball to the side. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action with a high ¾ slot. Smooth on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a quick arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 67-68 mph with a max of 72 mph; had consistent control and sinking action with straight movement. Had glove side control and sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (61-64). Threw a tight cutter (71-72) that showed cutting action and glove side command.
Scout Evaluation
Connor Wilusz, Bloomfield Hills, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 134-pound lanky frame.
Hit: (LHH) Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. 57.46 mph bat speed average. 19.62 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, choppy footwork, developing lengthy exchange. Capable. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 74 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Pitching: Smooth. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-3, 145-pound. Aggressive approach. Smooth on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Changeup (71-0 mph). Threw his fastball 74-78 mph; showed running action and decent control. (Max spin 2273; Avg 2156). Has slurvey action and decent around the zone command on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). (Max spin 2440; Avg 2341).
Player Spotlight
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-3, 145-pound. Projectable solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a long loose arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Shows a clean finish. Changeup (70-72 mph). Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph; shows slight running action and command some in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1896; Avg 1799). He shows sweeping late action and some in the zone control on his sharp curveball (68-70). (Max spin 2136; Avg 1715). Threw a sharp wipeout splitter with control around the zone and deceiving late action. Threw his tight cutter with late slight action and glove side control.
Scout Evaluation
Connor Wilusz, Bloomfield Hills, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 145-pound.
Pitching: Projectable solid. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, long loose arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1896; Avg 1799). Some in the zone accuracy, slight running action, tight movement.
CT: Glove side command, late slight action, tight movement.
CB: 68-70 mph. Some in the zone command, sweeping late action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2136; Avg 1715).
CH: 70-72 mph.
SP: Around the zone command, deceiving late action, sharp wipeout movement.
Player Spotlight
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-3, 135-pound. On the mound, threw his fastball 71-73 mph with a max of 74 mph. Slider (64-68 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Connor Wilusz, Bloomfield Hills, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 135-pound.
FB: T74. 71-73 mph. (Max spin 2191; Avg 2087).
SL: 64-68 mph. (Max spin 2371; Avg 2244).
Player Spotlight
Connor Wilusz: LHP/1B, (2024) Bloomfield Hills, MI. 6-foot-1, 134-pound lanky frame. Athletic during batting practice, Wilusz's best exit velocity was 73 mph. Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Had average bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 74 mph; has a developing lengthy exchange, choppy feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball to the side. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action with a high ¾ slot. Smooth on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a quick arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 67-68 mph with a max of 72 mph; had consistent control and sinking action with straight movement. Had glove side control and sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (61-64). Threw a tight cutter (71-72) that showed cutting action and glove side command.
Scout Evaluation
Connor Wilusz, Bloomfield Hills, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 134-pound lanky frame.
Hit: (LHH) Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. 57.46 mph bat speed average. 19.62 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, choppy footwork, developing lengthy exchange. Capable. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 74 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Pitching: Smooth. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T72. 67-68 mph. (Max spin 2121; Avg 1780). Consistent accuracy, sinking action, straight movement.
CT: 71-72 mph. Glove side control, cutting action, tight movement.
CB: 61-64 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action, 11/5 shape.