@connor_gaines00 21.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/07/26
CLASS OF 2027
C
OF
Connor
Gaines
Crown Point (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Great Lakes Scout 2027
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Great Lakes Scout 2027
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2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/07/26
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/26
62
Hard Hit %
3/07/26
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/26
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/07/26
319
Distance (max)
10/12/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
6.81
60-yd
3/07/26
3.76
30-yd
3/07/26
1.65
10-yd
3/07/26
20.2
Run speed (max)
3/07/26
82
INF Velo
2/23/24
-
OF Velo
81
C Velo
3/07/26
1.93 - 2.01
Pop Time
6/11/24
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
6/26/25
80 - 84
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Yet another Crown Point standout, Gaines has long shown quality barrel feel and once again did so at this event with an exit velocity peak of 95-plus as he averaged 88-plus throughout the round. He rotates on-plane with above average hand speed and the hands are adjustable and cover multiple quadrants of the zone. A 6.81 runner, the arm is a well-above average tool, as well, working up to 81 from the crouch. Set to rise in our next update, Gaines could continue to ascent if he can put together a strong spring offensively after hitting .600 in limited at-bats for the Bulldogs last spring.
+ C/UT Connor Gaines (Crown Point): A flat-out gamer who is second in hitting through 5 games amongst a loaded CP lineup; 7-for-15 thus far with a 3B and a HR. Unassuming, 5-foot-10, 170-pounder. An above average runner, thrower, and receiver, but his best skill is his bat-to-ball ability. There is some wiry strength that leads to some impacts, but he gets his hits more-by being on barrel consistently over brute strength or loud bat speed. Controls the zone well. Good follow this spring and summer. Hit tool is the carrying trait, but has a chance to be a #1 C at the college level.
Max Foulke, Carmel (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 5-11, 193-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller athletic balanced stance, short stirde with a longer takeaway, active hands, gets on plane, extension.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 236' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. 3/4 arm slot, compact, long arm, sees ball deep, goes after it, continuous movement; false step.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.71 Edge Score
Connor Gaines, Crown Point High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic
Hit: RHH. Athletic operation in the box. Active hand load pairs w/ athletic stride. Shows feel for rhythm and timing, had no problem versus velocity at this event. Swing is handsy and accurate.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Fast arm works from h 3/4 - OTT
Defense: 2.00-2.05 pop times. Really strong receiver, plays with a high motor and moves well laterally. Hands are soft, shows a fast exchange w/ catch and throw.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60.