Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Connor Etheridge



By Sean Duncan
Executive Director

Connor EtheridgeConnor Etheridge, RHP, Springfield Sacred-Heart Griffin HS
SHG sat in the top 25 state team rankings for the majority of last spring due, in large part, to Etheridge’s success on the mound. The athletically built 6-foot-4, 190-pound right-hander was one of the Cyclones’ go-to pitchers during their 26-8 campaign.

As a junior, Etheridge posted an 8-2 record with a 1.43 ERA. In 53.2 innings, he struck out 55 and walked 20 while holding opponents to a .218 batting average.

More recently, Etheridge showed well at the PBR Unsigned Senior Games in early August. During game action, he commanded the strike zone, thanks in part to his ability to repeat his delivery.  His fastball sat 82-85 mph, touching 86, with some running action when thrown down in the zone.  He also showcased a curveball with 10/4 tilt at 67-70 mph, and a 73-74 mph changeup.

His arm is athletic, loose and works without much effort. A year ago, Etheridge’s fastball checked in at 78-80 at a PBR event. With his size and athleticism, Etheridge should continue that upward trend as he develops physically.

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