Jimmy
Connell

6/20/16- 6-foot-4, 215-pound left-handed pitcher. Large projectable presence on mound. Uptempo delivery, short arm action on backside, and throws with minimal effort. Fastball is straight at 80-82 mph for strikes. Early break on curveball with avg. shape and spin. Continues to make improvements; has higher ceiling and projects with solid athleticism and body type.

3/20/16- 6-foot-4, 215-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.57 runner. Large projectable frame. Sound mechanically with good rhythm and sequence. Short on back-side with stab down, arm is free and loose out front from ¾ slot. Throws fastball for strikes with quality arm-side sink at 78-80 mph; touching 83 mph. Developing feel for secondary with avg. action and feel for changeup; curveball flashes sharp break with 12/6 shape. Strong follow in 2017 class and and will make significant jump into the MN rankings. Tall athletic set-up. Good weight transfer, short finish through contact, inconsistent contact, mid/pull approach, 80 mph exit velocity. Good footwork, easy actions, soft glove, short release on throws, moves around bag well, 69 mph arm strength.

10/25/15- 6-foot-4, 210-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.5 runner. Above avg. body on mound with projectable frame. Clean arm action. Solid tempo in delivery. Leaks early from balance point. Lands closed with good direction to plate. Fastball has slight arm-side sink with flashes of life at 77-78 mph. Tends to slow arm on breaking ball. 12/6 shape with solid shape for strikes. Changeup has gradual run and fade to plate. Tall stance with solid rhythm in swing. Stiff finish after contact. Flashes pop in bat to gaps when extended through contact. 75 mph exit velocity off tee. Above avg. glove at first base. Soft hands. Moves well around bag. Short arm action with accuracy to target. 68 mph arm strength.