@Connorbest07 
87.3
Velocity (max)
9/23/21
CLASS OF 2020
RHP
Connor
Best
Heartland CC
Coal City (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 23yr 9mo
Coal City (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 23yr 9mo
Rankings
2020 National
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2020 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.5 - 87.2
Velo Range
9/23/20
2031
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/20
Changeup
78 - 80
Velo Range
9/23/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
72 - 75
Velo Range
9/23/21
2143
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
Slider
70 - 77
Velo Range
2/18/18
2014
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/20
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1917
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2143
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1636
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2031
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1615
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2014
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day
Sep 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 87.0
Velo Range
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,103
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.0
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 75.0
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,236
Spin Rate (max)
2,143
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.2
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,710
Spin Rate (max)
1,636
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day
Sep 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
85.5 - 87.2
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,031
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.6
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.6
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,127
Spin Rate (max)
2,014
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 79.4
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,615
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- JUCO Crosscheck Pitcher Reports: Heartland CC - Oct 5, 2020
- Senior Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 20, 2019
- Senior Games: Quick Hits - Aug 9, 2019
- Underclass Invitational: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 8, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 20, 2018
- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
- Class of 2020 Underclass Games: Preview - Jul 23, 2017
- Class of 2020 Underclass Games: Preview - Jul 21, 2017
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Heartland Scout Day: Strong bodied righty at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. Compact arm path with some stiffness to the action. Balanced delivery, gets downhill to plate. Fastball more down angle than wiggle at 85-87 mph. Worked in progress secondary offerings. Overthrew breaking ball for flat shape at 72-74 mph. Limited feel for split change at 76-79 mph.
Verbally committed to Heartland CC.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pounds. Strong build with a defined lower half.
Delivery: Directional delivery, works on-line and lands front-toe slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short window, quick out front, over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 79-84 mph. Plays straight, thrown for strikes.
SL: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin.
CH: 76-79 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, plays straight.
7/8/18 - 6-foot-1, 220-pound, big-bodied, durable, right-handed pitcher. Started on the mound in Game 1 of the day for Rhino. Was on his game early, pounding both sides of the plate and mixing in his breaking balls for strikes and swing and misses. Had a no-hitter through the first three innings with five strikeouts. Fastball worked straight, sat 83-85 mph. Mixed in two different breaking balls; curveball with 11/5 shape, 68-70 mph. Slider, thrown more as a putaway pitch sat 70-72 mph. Also, showed feel for a changeup at 78 mph. Follow 2020 right-handed pitcher.
2.18.18 - 6-foot-1, 210-pound right-handed pitcher, large build, strong lower half. Short rocker step into leg lift, directional landing on closed toe. Arm action is short, over the top slot, some effort, above average arm strength. Fastball is straight, four seam type, worked top of zone, 84-86 mph, topped at 87 mph. Slider is near fastball arm speed, 11/5 shape, 70-77 mph. Straight changeup has feel , near fastball arm speed, 75-77 mph.
10.27.17 - 6-foot-1, 205-pound, strong, physical, right-handed pitcher. Impressed in short bullpen session. Delivery stays on-line and arm works quick from an over-the-top slot. Threw a high volume of strikes with his fastball, works straight, late life at times, sat 84-87 mph. Curveball worked 11/5 69-73, feel for the zone. Changeup, thrown for strikes, 75-78 mph. Currently possesses one of the stronger arms in the 2020 class.