Ontario insider: Unsigned Prospects Watch

Connor Ambrogio RHP / 3B / Catholic Central, ON / 2018

Background: As the 2017 summer season went on, Connor Ambrogio only continued to get better, and as the stocky right-hander continued to impress, be it in-game or at showcase events, the confidence continued to grow as well. Punctuating a breakout season, Ambrogio was selected as the London Badgers 18U pitcher of the year and while he is far from a finished product, he can take another big step forward in 2018. With a projectable frame and a strong lower half, Ambrogio pitches from a high-¾ arm slot and is at his best when he consistently keeps the ball down in the zone and utilizes the downhill plane effectively.

His fastball sits 80-82 and topped out at 84 mph with some late running action. While his changeup is still a fringe pitch, Ambrogio’s overhand curveball is the separator. A true 12/6 curveball that sits between 68-72. Connor’s breaking ball is a pitch that he trusts in any count. Late into the season, the six-foot righty began experimenting with a cutter and as he continues to get stronger and more athletic on the mound, and sharpens his secondary stuff, 2018 may be yet another big year for the Badgers senior.