The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.79
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
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.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Connor Preisel: LHP/1B, (2022) Holy Name, OH. Miami (OH) Commit, 6-foot-2, 225-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 89-90 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2095). His 11/5 curveball (74-75) had slurvey action. (Max spin 2821; Avg 2768). His changeup (82-83) shows slight fading action. Throws a 10/4 slider (76-78) with late action. (Max spin 2783; Avg 2728).
2/15/21
Connor Preisel: LHP/1B, (2022) Holy Name, OH. Miami (OH) Commit, 6-foot-2, 225-pound. Advanced on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Curveball (77-78 mph), changeup (80-81 mph), slider (79-80 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 86-89 mph.
1/17/21
Hit: Right-handed hitter that begins in an upright, slightly open stance. Simple, smooth loading sequence, with a slight hand wiggle and leg lift for timing purposes. Combination of strength and burst is present. Level path through the zone, with an all fields approach in BP. Power: Easy Gap Abilities Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup Field:Worked out from the 1B position. Moves well for size with solid, respectable hands. Ideal frame for position. Throw: Above average arm for position Defensive Projection: 1B
Delivery/Scouting Notes: 2022 LHP out of Holy Name with solid athletic frame. Smooth tempo throughout delivery with good intent upon release. Shows great deception between pitches. One to keep an eye on in the 2022 class. Fastball: Lots of life upon release. Ball jumps on hitters. Breaking Ball: Sharp slider that works on two planes Changeup: Hard changeup that offers some fade
6/23/20
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Physical presence in the box that doesn't get cheated up there. Strength is apparent throughout stroke and bat speed is respectable. All fields approach with ball flight that varied from floor to ceiling. Power:Gap abilities. Offensive Projection:Run producer ceiling. Max BP Exit:93 mph Max BP Distance:320 ft Field:Ideal frame for the first base position. Moves well off the bag and hands appear to be solid. Throw:More than enough strength for the spot. Defensive Projection:1B.
Scouting Notes:Very physical lefty to follow in the 2022 class. Loose arm that generates low 80s fastball and projects for much more. Complements the heater with a sharp, downer breaking ball that projects to be an above average pitch. Fastball:80-81 mph. Fastball Spin Rate:2034-2137 Curveball:69-70 mph. Curveball Spin Rate:2462-2584 Changeup:
2/15/20
2/15/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: He creates good momentum down the mound and throws from a low ¾ arm slot. Fastball: The fastball was 80-83 mph with some arm side life and fade. Fastball Spin Rate: 1890-1980 Curveball: His breaking ball was 68-70 mph with above average shape and spin. Curveball Spin Rate: 2320-2340 Changeup: The changeup was 71-74 mph.
2/15/20 Position Player Hit: At the plate he uses a mini leg kick load and shows a flat bat path through the zone with above average bat speed. Top BP Exit Velocity: 89.2 mph Top BP Distance: 244 feet Offensive Projection: Shows the potential to develop into a gap to gap threat with some power upside but will need to make some mechanical adjustments more conducive to driving the ball into the gaps. Field: At 1B he shows good feel around the bag with good carry on his throws. In the outfield he takes average routes through the ball with good carry on his throws. Throw: 84 mph across the diamond and 86 mph from the outfield. Defensive Projection: 1B/Corner OF
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Connor Preisel: LHP/1B, (2022) Holy Name, OH. Miami (OH) Commit, 6-foot-2, 225-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 89-90 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2095). His 11/5 curveball (74-75) had slurvey action. (Max spin 2821; Avg 2768). His changeup (82-83) shows slight fading action. Throws a 10/4 slider (76-78) with late action. (Max spin 2783; Avg 2728).
Connor Preisel: LHP/1B, (2022) Holy Name, OH. Miami (OH) Commit, 6-foot-2, 225-pound. Advanced on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Curveball (77-78 mph), changeup (80-81 mph), slider (79-80 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 86-89 mph.
Hit: Right-handed hitter that begins in an upright, slightly open stance. Simple, smooth loading sequence, with a slight hand wiggle and leg lift for timing purposes. Combination of strength and burst is present. Level path through the zone, with an all fields approach in BP.
Power: Easy Gap Abilities
Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup
Field:Worked out from the 1B position. Moves well for size with solid, respectable hands. Ideal frame for position.
Throw: Above average arm for position
Defensive Projection: 1B
Delivery/Scouting Notes: 2022 LHP out of Holy Name with solid athletic frame. Smooth tempo throughout delivery with good intent upon release. Shows great deception between pitches. One to keep an eye on in the 2022 class.
Fastball: Lots of life upon release. Ball jumps on hitters.
Breaking Ball: Sharp slider that works on two planes
Changeup: Hard changeup that offers some fade
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Physical presence in the box that doesn't get cheated up there. Strength is apparent throughout stroke and bat speed is respectable. All fields approach with ball flight that varied from floor to ceiling.
Power:Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection:Run producer ceiling.
Max BP Exit:93 mph
Max BP Distance:320 ft
Field:Ideal frame for the first base position. Moves well off the bag and hands appear to be solid.
Throw:More than enough strength for the spot.
Defensive Projection:1B.
Scouting Notes:Very physical lefty to follow in the 2022 class. Loose arm that generates low 80s fastball and projects for much more. Complements the heater with a sharp, downer breaking ball that projects to be an above average pitch.
Fastball:80-81 mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:2034-2137
Curveball:69-70 mph.
Curveball Spin Rate:2462-2584
Changeup:
2/15/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: He creates good momentum down the mound and throws from a low ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: The fastball was 80-83 mph with some arm side life and fade.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1890-1980
Curveball: His breaking ball was 68-70 mph with above average shape and spin.
Curveball Spin Rate: 2320-2340
Changeup: The changeup was 71-74 mph.
2/15/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate he uses a mini leg kick load and shows a flat bat path through the zone with above average bat speed.
Top BP Exit Velocity: 89.2 mph
Top BP Distance: 244 feet
Offensive Projection: Shows the potential to develop into a gap to gap threat with some power upside but will need to make some mechanical adjustments more conducive to driving the ball into the gaps.
Field: At 1B he shows good feel around the bag with good carry on his throws. In the outfield he takes average routes through the ball with good carry on his throws.
Throw: 84 mph across the diamond and 86 mph from the outfield.
Defensive Projection: 1B/Corner OF