23.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/25/21
CLASS OF 2024
3B
1B
John
O'Connor
Bard College
Wilbraham & Monson Academy (HS) • MA
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs
Wilbraham & Monson Academy (HS) • MA
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs
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2024 National
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Best Of Stats
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
10/02/21
24.8
Rot. Acc (max)
8/25/21
14
Hard Hit %
10/02/21
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/21
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/21
336
Distance (max)
10/02/21
45
Sweet Spot %
8/25/21
6.84
60
10/02/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
8/25/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
71.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
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Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Western New England Preseason All-State - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 - Oct 4, 2021
- 2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 - Quick Hits - Oct 4, 2021
- Results From 2021 New England Underclass Games II - Aug 26, 2021
- 2021 New England Underclass Games II - Quick Hits - Aug 26, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Powerhouse - Apr 20, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Powerhouse - Quick Hits - Apr 20, 2021
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John O'Connor: 3B/1B, (2024) Wilbraham & Monson Academy, MA. 6-foot, 185-pound lean athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, O'connor's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (67.34 mph bat speed average). (21.05 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a wrapping load, then used a closed small stride. Has developing quick bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 69 mph; shows athletic developing feet, soft developing hands, and a clean natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and athletic. He fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.84.
Scout Evaluation
John O'Connor, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, 2024, MA
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Above average and projectable. Starts in a balanced open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a closed small stride. Developing quick bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 81.75 mph. 67.34 mph bat speed average. 21.05 mph hand speed average. Highest at the event.
Defense: (IF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletic.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.84 (60-yard).
John O'Connor: 3B/1B, (2024) Wilbraham & Monson Academy, MA. 5-foot-11, 190-pound athletic lanky build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, O'connor had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.22 mph bat speed average). (22.24 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide open stance with a big handsy load, then uses a closed small stride. Has above average bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; has soft developing hands, a natural clean exchange, and athletic developing feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.2 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
John O'Connor, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, 2024, MA
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound athletic lanky build.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable and athletic. Starts in a wide open stance with a big handsy load, then uses a closed small stride. Developing above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 71.12 mph. 65.22 mph bat speed average. 22.24 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft, developing hands, athletic developing footwork, natural clean exchange. Projectable. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.20 (60-yard).