@connorocks8 
89.4
Velocity (max)
9/23/21
CLASS OF 2020
RHP
OF
Connor
Aten
Heartland CC
Galesburg (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 190LBS
R/R • 25yr
Travel Team: Central Illinois Outlaws
Galesburg (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 190LBS
R/R • 25yr
Travel Team: Central Illinois Outlaws
Rankings
2020 National
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2020 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.2 - 89.3
Velo Range
9/23/21
2541
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
Changeup
83.5 - 84.3
Velo Range
9/23/21
2094
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
9/23/21
2841
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
Slider
77 - 79
Velo Range
9/23/21
2882
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
87
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/18
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Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.94
60-yd
8/09/18
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
8/09/18
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C Velo
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Pop Time
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: JUCO Max Fastball Leaders - Dec 10, 2021
- PBR JUCO Wire Podcast: IL, So. Idaho Scout Days; TCCAA Region VII, Panhandle & Mid-Florida Showcases - Oct 19, 2021
- PBR JUCO Wire Scout Day Leaders: Pitchers - Oct 6, 2021
- PBR JUCO Wire: Commitment Tracker - Oct 6, 2021
- PBR IL - Heartland CC Scout Day: Takeaways - Oct 1, 2021
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 26, 2019
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 19, 2019
- IL/WI All-State Games: Top Overall Prospects - Sep 21, 2018
- All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 20, 2018
- All-State Games: Outfielder Analysis - Sep 18, 2018
- All-State Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 13, 2018
- Inside Illinois 2020 Rankings: Risers and Newcomers - Apr 24, 2018
- Preseason I.D. - Peoria: Top Overall Prospects - Feb 16, 2018
- Preseason I.D. - Peoria: Pitching Analysis - Feb 15, 2018
- Preseason I.D. - Peoria: Outfield Analysis - Feb 13, 2018
- Preseason I.D. - Peoria: Statistical Analysis - Jan 30, 2018
- Preseason I.D - Peoria: Quick Hits - Jan 29, 2018
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Heartland Scout Day: The 5-foot-11 right hander showed a quick arm with a repeatable delivery and average effort. High-spin fastball (2573 rpm max) was up to 90 mph (mostly 88-89), while his curveball arrived at the plate at 73-75 mph with tight spin into the 2900 rpm range, as well as a 77-79 mph slider with similar spin rates. Aten also flashed a firm changeup at 83-84 mph.
Committed to Heartland CC.
8/9/18 - 5-foot-10, 160-pound two-way player, lean athletic frame. On the mound delivery is athletic and repeatable, works slightly across his body, closed landing. Regular effort, short loose arm action, over the top slot. Fastball is straight, four seam action that carries/jumps through the zone, late life, showed ability to get swing and miss up in the zone. Sat 85-87 mph. Struck out two in one inning on elevated fastballs. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 68-69 mph. Slider plays 72-74 mph, 10/4 shape. Outfield arm plays short and loose, high ¾ slot, carried well, 87 mph. Easy arm and actions played through. 6.94 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, wide setup, arm bar load, short stride. Bat strength present, flashed pull side pop, slight uphill path. 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
1.27.18 - 5-foot-10, 160-pound, two-way prospect. Put himself on the map as a high-follow 2020. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth repeatable delivery, lands slightly closed with easy effort throughout. Arm works quick and over-the-top. Fastball, comes out of the hand easy, life through the zone, sat 83-85 mph, touched 87 twice. Curveball works 12/6, occasionally backs up, 66-69 mph. Changeup, cut action at times, 75-77 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, static setup, minimal pre-pitch movement and short stride.Aggressive swing, loose, athletic hands, uphill path and pull approach. 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball, athletic transfer. Quick arm action from an over-the-top slot, accurate throws with carry, clocked at 86 mph. 7.07 runner in the 60.