Champaign Central, junior outfielder, Connor Milton, has been named this week’s PBR Player of the Week thanks to his outstanding performance at the plate for the Maroons.

Milton, an Illinois commit, led the Maroons to a 4-0 week with his impressive offensive outburst. The Maroons now sit at 19-8 on the season, which currently has them On the Bubble of the Power 25. On the week Milton went 8-for-15 with two homeruns, three doubles, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base for good measure.

Milton, currently ranked No. 28 in the Illinois’ 2020 class, saved his best performance for the second game of the week, against crosstown rival Champaign Centennial on Friday, April 26th. In the 11-1 win, Milton went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, seven RBI and three runs scored.

The next day on Saturday, April 27th, against Peoria Richwoods, Milton went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base. He also hit a solo home run in game two of the double header on Saturday. Champaign Central won both games on Saturday by the score of 10-0 and 4-1.

Below is a scouting report and video from Milton’s performance this winter at the Preseason All-State.

(Preseason All-State; 2/10/19)

Preseason All-State: Illinois commit. 6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed hitting/throwing outfielder, uber athletic build and actions. Fleet footed, easy speed, 6.51 runner in the 60. At the plate, simple pre-pitch, balanced setup, short stride and load, maintains control. Confident at the plate, short, fluid bat path, controls the barrel, hard line drive type hitter. Fast bat speed, exit velocity topped 90 mph from a tee. Defensively plays with bounce, plays through with fluid footwork, soft hands, quick exchange. Short arm action, over the top slot, accurate throws topped 82 mph from the outfield. High follow 2020.

For his efforts, Milton has been named the PBR Player of the Week for the week of April 22 - April 27.

2019 PBR PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD WINNERS