2028 LHP/OF Francis Conners-Schmid (Salisbury School, CT) possesses an XL, durable 6-2, 215-pound frame built for leverage, driving physical and strength-based movements. He takes a balanced approach at the plate with a 72.7 mph average bat speed and an aggressive 89.0% fly ball profile, pairing his power potential with excellent on-field burst and strong acceleration, evidenced by a 1.58-second Vald 10-yard split and a swift 6.84-second 60-yard dash. He recorded an outfield velocity of 90 mph. On the mound, his fastball sat 87-88 mph (T89), averaging 2233 RPM, featuring tight spin. He also mixed in a slider at 78-79 mph (1706 RPM), and a changeup at 81-82 mph (1968 RPM). He recorded a max exit velocity of 106 mph and an average exit velocity of 101 mph. The hitter shows consistent power potential. The fastball generates ride, showing 18.1 inches of IVB. The slider features -2.7 inches of IVB and 4.1 inches of HB, it has a sharp breaking action. The changeup features 2.3 inches of IVB and -23.1 inches of HB, with fading action.
2/07/26
6-foot-2, 220-pound left-handed hitting outfielder and left-handed pitcher. He ran a 6.99 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is solid, throwing 90 mph during the process. The path has plus life to it, exit velocity of 105. The setup was narrow in base and he steps to the baseball as the swing is launched. The hands work free and quickly/uphill to contact. On the mound, the tempo of the delivery is solid and he repeats the action. The fastball has good life, sitting in the upper 80's and he showed the makings of a good spin pitch. The changeup showed fade action to it. Two way guy in college if he decides to attend school.
3/16/24
Francis Conners-Schmid: 1B/LHP, (2028) Hawthorne Valley, NY. 6-foot, 200-pound. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced strong stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; has quick feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.09. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2196; Avg 1981). Had some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2104; Avg 2008).
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6-foot-2, 220-pound left-handed hitting outfielder and left-handed pitcher. He ran a 6.99 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is solid, throwing 90 mph during the process. The path has plus life to it, exit velocity of 105. The setup was narrow in base and he steps to the baseball as the swing is launched. The hands work free and quickly/uphill to contact. On the mound, the tempo of the delivery is solid and he repeats the action. The fastball has good life, sitting in the upper 80's and he showed the makings of a good spin pitch. The changeup showed fade action to it. Two way guy in college if he decides to attend school.
Francis Conners-Schmid: 1B/LHP, (2028) Hawthorne Valley, NY. 6-foot, 200-pound. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced strong stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; has quick feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.09. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2196; Avg 1981). Had some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2104; Avg 2008).