Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

RHP
1B

Connor
Blue

O'Fallon (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: GBA

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

91
Velocity (max)
2/11/24
88 - 91
Velo Range
2/11/24
2223
Spin Rate (avg)
7/26/23

Changeup

80 - 81
Velo Range
2/11/24
1407
Spin Rate (avg)
7/26/23

Curveball

75 - 75
Velo Range
2/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

73.6 - 75.1
Velo Range
7/26/23
2372
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Power
100
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
347
Distance (max)
2/11/23
88
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/09/22
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/09/22
10.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/22
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.19
60
8/09/22
4.01
30-yd
2/11/23
1.74
10-yd
2/11/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
Defense
80
INF Velo
5/29/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Power / Speed Score
13.9
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.90
Infield Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
9.7
GBA Scout Day 2023
Feb 11, 2023
Position
7.22
60-yard
Power Speed Score
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Position
7.19
60-yard
79
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
GBA Scout Day
May 29, 2022
Position
7.25
60-yard
80
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Gators JFG Trials
May 26, 2021
Position
7.90
60-yard
71
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
100.0
Exit Velocity Avg
91.6
Distance Max
347
Distance Avg
263
Launch Angle Avg
22.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
86.4
Distance Max
341
Distance Avg
259
Launch Angle Avg
26.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GBA Scout Day 2023
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.0
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
66.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
89.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
88.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2223
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1407
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2256
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2175
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1347
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2372
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.2
Velocity (max)
87.7 - 88.8
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,309
Spin Rate (max)
2,223
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,376
Spin Rate (max)
2,256
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.6
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 78.4
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,474
Spin Rate (max)
1,407
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 84.9
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,175
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.6
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,547
Spin Rate (max)
2,372
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 74.1
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,408
Spin Rate (max)
1,347
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
56.5
GBA Scout Day 2024
Feb 11, 2024
Pitching
91
Max FB
88 - 91
FB
75 - 75
CB
80 - 81
CH
2023 IHSA Season
Mar 13, 2023
Pitching
89
Max FB
85 - 88
FB
70 - 73
CB
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
71 - 74
CH
70 - 72
SL
GBA Scout Day
May 29, 2022
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
70 - 72
CH
67 - 68
SL
Gators JFG Trials
May 26, 2021
Pitching
72
Max FB
72 - 72
FB
55 - 58
CB
58 - 58
KN

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.01
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.00
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.77
30 Yard Dash
4.00
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
GBA Scout Day 2023
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.22
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.19
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
1.44
RSi (max)
1.44
RSi (avg)
1,449
Jump Power (max)
25.8
Jump Height (max)
25.3
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
70.35

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

3/15/24

Cincinnati commit, ranked No. 28 overall in the state’s junior class though set to rise in our upcoming update. Strong, well-proportioned frame. Started on the mound for the Panthers in their matchup with top-ranked Brother Rice. Simple, stretch-only delivery. Stacks onto his backside early and rides it down the mound to front footstrike; efficient mover, excels at staying connected to the rubber. Athletic in-line finish, drifts towards the first base side after release. Long arm action, high ¾ finish, loose out front. Fastball touched 91 twice, held 88-90 mph, late life and jump at times. Spins one of the best breaking balls in Illinois; sharp swing-and-miss bite in the low-to-mid-70s. Consistently grabbed whiffs out of the strike zone, feel to land it for strikes when needed. Power arm with swing-and-miss stuff that’s one of the top arms in the Illinois’ 2025 class.

10/28/23

Verbally committed to Cincinnati.

8/01/23

RHP Connor Blue (O’Fallon, 2025) was impressive in his lone inning of work, punching out a pair in Saturday’s outing. At 6-foot-1, 190-pounds, Blue’s fastball played in the upper-80s, touching 89 mph, from a fast ¾ slot. His aptitude to spin is his calling card and Blue ripped off several swing-and-miss mid-70s sliders with tight, late break that grabbed chase out of the zone, particularly to right-handed hitters. He also mixed in a low spin changeup (1500 RPM) at 74-75 mph to left-handed bats, showing a true three-pitch mix in his brief stint. Like his counterparts, Blue also came away from this event as a name-to-know arm in the state’s 2025 group. 

5/31/23

Well-proportioned 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete with present strength and room to add more as he continues to physically mature. Took the mound against a potent Edwardsville offense and held his own through four innings, showing his loudest stuff to date. Worked exclusively out of the stretch, stacks onto his backside from a simple start, drop/drive mover downhill, stays connected to the rubber and rotates onto his lead leg at front footstrike. Works slightly across body, momentum carries out front and throws with some effort through release. Short arm stroke, high ¾ slot with arm speed out front. Fastball touched 89 in the first, held 85-88 mph throughout with carry up in the zone and late upper-quadrant arm-side life on occasion. Continues to spin his breaking ball at an advanced rate, showing sharp, downer action at 70-73 mph off an 11/5 plane with swing-and-miss upside at the next level. Progressively impressed over three live looks as the spring went on and remains one of the top prospects in the Illinois’ 2025 class. 

5/09/23

Strong, well-proportioned 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete with room for continued physical maturity. Took the mound for the Panthers in a conference matchup and was excellent - scattered three hits over six shutout innings, punching out seven in a win. Stretch only, works fairly upright throughout his delivery, stays connected with the rubber and rotates at front footstrike. Easy operation without much effort. Short and compact arm action that finishes from a ¾ slot with arm speed and acceleration out front. Fastball touched 87 early, holding 84-86 mph throughout with late life and sizzle at times. Continues to show advanced feel to spin the baseball, ripping off a 70-73 mph breaking ball that flashed sharp, late swing-and-miss action, grabbing whiffs to the glove-side in particular. A high-end sophomore arm in the state.

8/10/22

RHP/1B Connor Blue (O’Fallon, 2025) intrigued our staff on both sides of the ball at this event. A strong 5-foot-11, 170-pound athlete, Blue worked gap-to-gap with ease in BP, generating deep, elevated contact (259 ft.) on average and clobbering his furthest batted ball 341 feet, per TrackMan. He hopped on the mound Tuesday night and showcased loud stuff for his age, pumping his fastball at 83-86 mph while spinning a sharp low-70s slider at 2,372 RPM on average, peaking at 2,547 RPM. Headed into his sophomore year at O’Fallon, Blue is certainly a name-to-know prospect from Southern Illinois. 

8/09/22

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strong overall build.
Delivery: Easy effort, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line with the plate, shoulders stay level throughout stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a loose 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85.7, 83-85 mph. Explodes through the zone with arm-side run, showed some feel for the corners. T2318, 2182 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with sweeping action. T2547, 2372 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Fades heavily at times to the arm-side, maintains arm-speed. T1408, 1347 average rpm.

8/09/22

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strong overall build.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, early short stride. Short path, uphill tendencies, strong hands, on the barrel.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 MPH. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays accurate.
Defense: Bouncy defender, athletic for his age and position. Soft hands and feel for the position.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 70.35 Edge Score

8/09/22

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strong overall build.
Delivery: Easy effort, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line with the plate, shoulders stay level throughout stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a loose 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85.7, 83-85 mph. Explodes through the zone with arm-side run, showed some feel for the corners. T2318, 2182 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with sweeping action. T2547, 2372 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Fades heavily at times to the arm-side, maintains arm-speed. T1408, 1347 average rpm.

8/09/22

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strong overall build.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, early short stride. Short path, uphill tendencies, strong hands, on the barrel.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 MPH. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays accurate.
Defense: Bouncy defender, athletic for his age and position. Soft hands and feel for the position.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 70.35 Edge Score

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