Aidan
Conners

Verbally committed to Wisconsin-La Crosse.

INF/RHP Aidan Conners (Hinsdale Central) took one of the louder more intentful rounds of BP at the event. Despite inconsistent results, Conners swung with intent to do damage on every swing, has fast/strong hands, created advanced bat speed and launched his furthest batted ball 349’ with an average of 303’ off the bat. He also registered a max exit velocity of 91.4 mph and the top average hand speed of the event at 26.7 mph. The 6-foot, 185-pound, two-way prospect also ran a 7.22 60, was 83 mph across the infield and touched 81 mph on the mound with an above-average breaking ball.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, tall and fall delivery, works with pace and intent down the mound. Directional and lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, around the zone. T2145, 2091 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Thrown with intent, sharp, horizontal action at times. T2336, 2257 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays at the bottom of the zone, maintains arm speed, late fade and sink. T1686, 1607 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: High, methodical leg lift with tuck, aggressive downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 76-81 mph. Mostly straight, some life up in the zone. T2018, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Short downer action, thrown for strikes. T2137, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade with occasional depth. T1634, 1530 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, leg lift trigger. Simple approach, short and flat path, quick swing, barreled to the pull-side.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, athletic with over the top slot. Throws played with carry.
Defense: Clean, athletic actions, fluid footwork, attacks the ball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

6-foot, 185-pound, INF Aidan Conners (Hinsdale Central, 2024), put himself on the radar with his performance. Conners is a strong athlete with some quick-twitch in his right-handed swing. He swings with controlled bat-speed, stays mostly flat through the zone with extension out front and pull-side/middle approach. He registered a T95.5 mph exit velocity, 87.4 mph average, launched his furthest ball 330’ and has some of the best rotational acceleration (26.9 mph average) and hand speed (24.3 mph average) in the state. On the infield, hands are soft and confident with a fluid/clean transfer, active footwork pre-pitch and through the ball. Arm is quick to release from a high ¾ slot, reaching up to 85 mph across the diamond. Unsigned senior to follow closely moving forward.

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 173-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Segmented, rotational delivery. Front side opens early at times. Occasionally falls off to the first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, short draw out of the glove. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75.1, 73.0-74.5 mph. Two-seam action. Above average control. T1726, 1588 average rpm.
CB: 63.5-65.6 mph. 11/5 to 10/4 shape. Slurve action. T1689, 1588 average rpm.
CH: 64.5-67.3 mph. Plays well off the fastball. Tumble. T1277, 1117 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong hands, uphill path. Stays balanced and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 91.6 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Good first step. Under control on the move. Clean two-handed gather out front.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 173-pounds. Wide-shouldered athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup, long stride.  Long path to contact, deep barrel.
Power: 85.12 max exit velocity, averaged 70.72 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short 3/4 slot.
Defense: Ability to keep the ball in front to both sides, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.