Connor
Walker

Connor Walker, Sam Houston (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF One of the top uncomitted catcher's in the state.
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Compact, physical.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic set-up with a slightly wider base with rhythm in his hands, uses a simple load and stride to get to center. Keeps a tight turn to contact working slightly uphill to contact with extension to match and a one-handed finish, showed pop to the pull-side and still drives the ball the other way, had a big weekend in game with a homerun and a double.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Short/quick arm action with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: 1.91-2.03 pop times. Good hip mobility, flexible, creates a small target, strong receiver and blocker, quick/clean transfers with athletic footwork on throw downs, manages pitchers well and isn't afraid to be vocal, back picked a guy at 1B in game, can definitely catch at the next level.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Connor Walker, Sam Houston (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF One of the state's top uncomitted backstops in the '25 class
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic and durable
Hit: RHH. Athletic and upright stance, uses a simple load and stride to get to center Gets behind the ball early and stays on-plane to contact with slightly uphill extension and a one-handed finish, drives the ball the best to the opposite field gap 68.1 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short and quick with a high 3/4 release
Defense: 2.10-2.13 pop times. Excellent receiver and blocker, good hip mobility and flexible, stays down in his crouch a long time, smooth and quick transfer on throw downs to the 2B bag, accurate arm
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/OF Former Future Gamer and one of the top uncommitted backstops in the state's '25 class
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance, rhythm in hands, uses a simple load and stride Quick hands take a direct path to contact with a slightly uphill finish with one hand, stays inside the ball well and repeats swing, showed most power to the opposite field gap
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 MPH. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. Short and quick with a 3/4 release
Defense: Advanced actions behind the plate, receives the baseball well especially the low pitch which he sticks out front, blocks and smothers ball out front, quick transfer on throw downs to the bag with athletic footwork, liked the way he communicated with his pitchers during bullpens
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, compact
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright and balanced stance using a simple load and stride with hands held above shoulder height Downhill and direct path to contact working short to long with slightly uphill extension, hardest hit balls were to the RCF gap.
Power: 92.5 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short and quick with a low 3/4 release
Defense: 1.97-2.05 pop times. Excellent receiver, especially on low pitch, excellent blocker as well, clean and quick transfers with quick footwork behind the dish.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Physical 5'9" 165 lbs. frame with a sturdy and compact build.  Walker was a guy that we were excited to see going into Saturday, after receiving positive reports on his fall.  Flashed some pop in BP and recorded a max exit velocity of 86 mph.  There's still some things he needs to clean up with the swing, but he showed strength and the ability to find the barrel.  Behind the plate, quality receiver with a quick transfer that resulted in a 2.05 pop time and 72 mph positional velocity.  He also posted a 7.31 in the 60.  Good athlete and one to watch in the freshman class.