Connor Tukey: LHP/OF, (2024) East Lyme, CT. 5-foot-11, 170-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and capable during batting practice, Tukey clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a handsy load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 76 mph; has a clean natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.2. Capable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose compact arm action with consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher and used some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph; has command around the zone arm side and running action. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1888).

Connor Tukey: LHP/OF, (2024) out of East Lyme, CT. is a 5-foot-11, 160-pound two-eay prospect. At the plate, the switch hitter had a top exit velocity of 88 mph with a  (64.1 mph bat speed average) and (23.8 mph hand speed average). Tukey hits out of a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He then used a short stride to trigger a simple, flat swing that’s repeated on both sides of the plate. During his rounds, Tukey showed good hands, made a lot of solid contact and utilized a gap to gap approach. In the outfield, he was up to 76 mph on his throws to bases, while showing sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent smooth feet. During the event, he also ran the 60-yard dash in 7.56. On the mound, Tukey worked out of a long, high ¾ arm slot that produced a sinking fastball that sits 73-74 mph (Max spin 2145; Avg 1977). His delivery is simple, easy and direct. He gets to a consistent balance point at the top before heading down the mound in line and landing square with a clean finish. Turkey also featured a sweeping curveball (61-64 mph) (Max spin 2277; Avg 2115) that kept hitters off balance.

Exit Velocity: 88 mph

Arm Velocity: 76 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.56

Connor Tukey: LHP/OF, (2024) East Lyme, CT. 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic slim build. Projectable and raw in the box, Tukey had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. (61.71 mph bat speed average). (20.15 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing quick, displayed a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 69 mph; shows consistent developing feet, soft developing hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.34 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable and raw on the mound, had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a consistent balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 68-69 mph; had slight running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1878). Threw his 11/5 curveball (62-63) with sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1963). 

Scout Evaluation 

Connor Tukey, East Lyme, 2024, CT

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic slim build.

Hit: (Switch) Projectable and  raw. Begins in a balanced wide stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 73.59 mph. 61.71 mph bat speed average. 20.15 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft developing hands, consistent developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable and athletic.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 69 mph outfield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.34 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable and raw. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing consistent arm speed, consistent arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.

FB: T69. 68-69 mph. (Max spin 1958;  Avg 1878). Arm side accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 62-63 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1963). 

Connor Tukey: LHP/OF, (2024) out of East Lyme, CT. is a 5-foot-10, 155-pound prospect. At the plate, Tukey had a max exit velocity of 85 MPH, with a (63.11 MPH bat speed average) and (21.86 MPH hand speed average). Tukey hits out of a balanced, wide stance with a smooth load and a controlled stride. The swing is a  flat stroke with good extension on his finish. In the outfield, his throws to the bases reached a velocity of 71 MPH, while showing he has a clean exchange, sure hands, and smooth feet. He also recorded a time of 7.36 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, Tukey works out of a higher ¾ arm slot. The delivery is simple, balanced and in line with home plate. He lands square with the arm finishing over the front leg.  His fastball sits 69-73 MPH (Max spin 2179; Avg 2019) with some arm side run. He also mixed in a sweeping curveball (62-64 MPH)(Max spin 2364; Avg 2123).