Jake O'Connor

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Jake O'Connor: 3B/RHP, (2023) Nashua South, NH. 6-foot-2, 205-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and projectable in the box, O'connor had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (23.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 81 mph; has athletic developing feet, soft developing hands, and a clean natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 80-81 mph; has running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1897; Avg 1834). His curveball (66-67) has glove side around the zone control and sweeping action. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1922). Showed fading gradual action and arm side command on his changeup (74-75).