90
Velocity (max)
7/25/24
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
OF
Connor
Simpson
DeSoto Central (HS) • MS
5' 7" • 174.6LBS
L/L • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Sports Academy Legends
5' 7" • 174.6LBSL/L • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Sports Academy Legends
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 89
Velo Range
7/25/24
2171
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24
Changeup
78.4 - 80.3
Velo Range
7/24/24
1930
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24
Curveball
65.7 - 69
Velo Range
7/24/24
1907
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Slider
65.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
6/18/24
2279
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
312
Distance (max)
6/18/24
67
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
22
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
80
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
21.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
6
Hard Hit %
7/24/24
7.18
60
6/18/24
4
30-yd
7/24/24
1.73
10-yd
7/24/24
19.2
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
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INF Velo
87
OF Velo
6/18/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
80.0
Bat Speed (max)
75.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2014
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1907
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1846
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2196
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.7
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 88.6
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,256
Spin Rate (max)
1,930
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 69.0
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,907
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.2
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,404
Spin Rate (max)
2,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.3
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 80.3
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,824
Spin Rate (max)
1,803
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 85.5
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,315
Spin Rate (max)
2,171
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.9
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,150
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.7
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 79.7
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,146
Spin Rate (max)
1,930
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
80.04
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarly from the windup, quicker mover down the mound, long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Whippy, fast arm form a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 80-86 mph. Down in the zone with some late arm side run. T2315, 2171 average rpm.
SL: 65-73 mph. Spins it well, late action with some depth. T2322, 2150 average rpm.
CH: 74-80 mph. Plays well off FB, late fade to arm side. T2146, 1930 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Taller stance with relaxed hanset. Moves bat with intent, kick to load. Slightly upward bat path with a quality contact tool. Middle of the field approach with some pop in the barrel.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Quick arm from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with some range in the OF. Above average arm strength with accurate throws. Reliable defender with plenty of upside.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.