21.5
Hand Speed (max)
7/12/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Zach
O'Connell
DePauw University
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Durham Bulls
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Durham Bulls
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/12/22
8.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/12/22
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/22
275
Distance (max)
10/15/22
67
Sweet Spot %
10/15/22
7.28
60
7/12/22
4.03
30-yd
7/12/22
1.73
10-yd
7/12/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
10/15/22
77
INF Velo
7/12/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
6/01/23
76 - 80
Velo Range
6/01/23
2164
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/01/23
1811
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
6/01/23
2182
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.6
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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.
Wow Factor Scout Day 10-15-22
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
Wow Factor Scout Day 10-15-22
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
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).
2084
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.
28.5
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).
65.6
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).
2182
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).
68.6
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).
1811
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Cutter
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).
2164
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Wow Factor Scout Day 10-15-22
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 76.0
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,288
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,978
Spin Rate (max)
1,811
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
68.3
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 68.3
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,164
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2022
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.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.28
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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SS/2B, (2024) Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Has average bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels in his round. Pull side approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; had a fluid clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot with a long arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.28 at the event.