Uncomitted Spotlight: 2021 SS/RHP Connor Maryniak (Governor Mifflin)

 

Physical: Well proportioned, athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with present shortstop qualities. 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, tall stance with the barrel resting idle on the shoulder in the setup. Utilized a controlled leg hang coupled with a slight hand raise and barrel tip at the top of the load allowing for a smooth, slightly uphill barrel to play with fluidity through the hitting zone. Athleticism showed in the box with an advanced feel for timing and repeated hard contact to the pull-side during batting practice. Showcased present extra base hit prowess that was on display in game action as well, preferably to the LCF gap. Demonstrated an adjustable lower half that kept the barrel through the hitting zone a long time, creating plenty of bat speed after launch. Hit into a stiff front side yielding a standout 97 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball. 

Defensively: The primary shortstop commands the game on the left side of the infield playing at a rhythmic, up tempo pace with natural arm strength and feel for approach in the footwork. Fields the ball with momentum over his left foot creating downhill lower half drive towards the target. The glove hand could get stiff at times, but played with high level accuracy and allowed for consistent, quick transfers. Made the play on the run with relative ease, throwing from multiple arm angles and showing no issues getting around the ball. Arm action demonstrated present carry through a high ¾ arm-slot with fluidity across the diamond. SS - 82 mph 

Pitching: RHP - Up tempo pace on the bump with a high leg kick at the top of the stack and good extension on the delivery. The arm worked through a high ¾ slot on an 82-84 mph FB with downhill play at the knees while mixing in a very quality 74-76 mph CB with 11/5 shape and 2397 spin per Trackman Baseball. Countered with a 70-72 mph CH with occasional arm-side fade to left handed hitters. 

 

 

 

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and uses a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showcased balance throughout with hands that work well through conact and create consistent back spin. Registered a bat exit velocity of 86 mph and ran a 7.23 60-yard dash. Displayed soft hands and active feet while making plays on the move routinely at shortstop. Showed easy 80 mph arm velocity across the diamond with more in the tank. The righty sat 81-83 on the mound out of a high 3/4 arm slot. Curveball at 73-74 showed tight rotation and above average depth. Changeup at 72-73 was thrown with good sell.

 

 

5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a narrow, square stance and initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride. Displayed a line drive approach with a flat barrel path through the zone. Registered an 83 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.46 60-yard dash. Showcased solid range defensively with a soft glove hand and the ability to make throws from multiple arm angles. Showed 75 mph arm strength across the diamond. Sat 77-79 on the mound from a 3/4 arm slot with some arm-side run to his fastball. Curveball is an above average pitch with tight, two-plane 11/5 rotation at 71-72. Changeup is also above average with good sell and arm-side run at 70-72.