Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

3B
RHP

Connor
Hinkell

Drury (HS) • MA
5' 11" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Allstars Academy

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/11/23
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/23
318
Distance (max)
6/20/23
91
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
Run
8.15
60
6/20/23
4.41
30-yd
2/22/23
1.88
10-yd
2/22/23
16.5
Run speed (max)
2/22/23
Defense
83
INF Velo
3/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

84.4
Velocity (max)
3/10/24
82.1 - 83.8
Velo Range
3/10/24
2102
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23

Changeup

72.8 - 74.8
Velo Range
2/22/23
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23

Curveball

67.3 - 69.7
Velo Range
3/11/23
2314
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
Infield Velocity
81.0
60 Yard Dash
8.15
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
87.2
Exit Velocity Avg
75.5
Distance Max
313
Distance Avg
220
Launch Angle Avg
32.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
81.1
Distance Max
318
Distance Avg
240
Launch Angle Avg
26.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
19.4
Bat Speed Max
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
65.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.8
Bat Speed Max
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
67.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2043
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2314
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2080
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2067
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2227
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2027
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 83.8
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
2,043
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 67.6
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,371
Spin Rate (max)
2,314
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 74.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,124
Spin Rate (max)
2,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 81.4
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 64.7
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,381
Spin Rate (max)
2,280
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 70.6
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,222
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.7
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,262
Spin Rate (max)
2,162
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 74.1
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,901
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 81.6
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,294
Spin Rate (max)
2,211
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.9
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 74.8
Velo Range
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,061
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
67 - 69
CB
73 - 74
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.88
30 Yard Dash
4.41
60 Yard Dash
8.15
Top Speed (MPH)
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.41
30-yd
16.5
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
72.97

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/10/24

Connor Hinkell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Drury, MA. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, Hinkell recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled high load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick developing, shows a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 81 mph; had a natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable and confident on the mound, used a consistent quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2140; Avg 2042). Threw a 11/5 curveball (66-67) with glove side around the zone control and sweeping action. (Max spin 2370; Avg 2313). His changeup (72-74) has arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action. 


6/20/23

Connor Hinkell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Drury, MA. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic frame. Raw and projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed stance with a handsy load, then used a small closed stride. Bat speed is developing, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph; had a natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.15. Projectable on the mound, showed a consistent loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. In line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph; showed running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2153; Avg 2030). Throws a 11/5 curveball (63-65) that has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2381; Avg 2279). His changeup (69-70) shows arm side command and gradual fading action. 


3/11/23

Connor Hinkell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Drury, MA. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 83 mph; had  consistent footwork, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable and athletic on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action while showing quick developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with on- line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; has running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2222; Avg 2094). Has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his sharp curveball (67-69). (Max spin 2261; Avg 2162). Had arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74). 


2/22/23

Physical: 5-foot-10, 205 pounds; Sturdy, muscular build. 4.41 30 yd dash.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. Consistent feel for the barrel with the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 82 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80 - 82 MPH; arm side run. CB: 67 - 68 MPH; late action.  CH: 73 - 75 MPH; fading action.  Showed good command of a three pitch mix. Curveball has S/M possibilities.

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