James
O'Connor

O’Connor is a 5-foot-10, 180 pound left-handed hitting outfield prospect. He hits out of a narrow, open stance with the hands in a good position. The load is controlled by a knee slide that allows him to stack the weight over his back leg. The swing generates some gap to gap carry with a quick, direct path through the hitting zone. During the batting practice he maxed out with a 91.5 MPH exit velocity. He also ran a 7.09 sixty.

Defensively, O’Connor showed a live arm and good feet from the outfield. He registered a top velocity of 81 MPH on his throws. The approach is athletic, with the glove in a good position. As he transitions through the play, the long arm swing creates good carry on his throws. He finishes through in line with the target.

2/18/2018

5-foot-9, 135-pound left-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, the fastball touched 62 mph. The changeup is 56 mph and has the right spin. The breaking pitch is 62 mph, and has the appropriate shape to it. The delivery is simple, lift and the glove comes across the hitters face. The arm works slightly above ¾ and is clean in path. Defensively, threw 66 mph from the outfield and approach the ball cautiously. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 73 mph. The bat path is clean, front side comes off the ball prior to contact. Swings the bat hard and made hard contact at the event.