Connor
Zitnar

Connor Zitnar: RHP/3B, (2022) Strongsville, OH. 5-foot-8, 148-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Started in a tall open stance with a smooth quick load, then used a small leg kick. Has average bat speed and level swing plane. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 75 mph; showed athletic feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 78 mph; showed athletic feet, soft hands, and a developing exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph; showed arm side command and running action. His 11/5 curveball (61-65) has gradual action. His changeup (71-72) showed arm side command and fading action. Ran a 4.42 30 yard dash.

2/8/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes:On the mound the righty works with a consistent, uptempo pace. High-3/4 righty with above average strength and speed to arm.
Fastball: Mostly true through the zone. Moved the pitch around the strike zone.
Fastball Spin Rate:2050-2060
Curveball: Big, 11/5 shaped offering with gradual action.
Curveball Spin Rate: 2060-2110
Changeup: Solid pitch for class. Maintains arm speed on the offering that has some dive to it.
Pitchability: Strike thrower for the most part.

2/8/20 Position Player
Hit: Left-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. Drives into contact with an aggressive strike. Hands generate easy, natural whip through the zone on a slightly downhill path., Ball jumps when squared. Very true flight when he arrives on plane. Solid round.
Power: Line drive guy with flashes of gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 80
Top Rapsodo BP Distance:280
Field: In the outfield he plays with good feel. Feet work well and ball skills are above average.
Throw: Clean arm with already present strength and more to come.
Defensive Projection:  Corner OF.

2/2/19
Body Type: 5-foot-7, 130-pound thin/athletic frame with room to add strength.
Swing Mechanics: Left-handed hitter that starts in a balanced setup. Uses a back load with a small leg lift for timing.
Hit: Downhill, compact stroke with developing natural tools. Lower effort stroke with much more pop to come. Generated regular backspin to the middle of the field.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. Much more to come. Line drive guy.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Run: 4.88 H-1st.
Field: In the infield he plays under control with quiet actions. Ball skills are on par for class.
Throw: 75 mph arm strength across the diamond. High-¾ right-hander with developing arm strength.
Defensive Projection: 2B/3B.

2/2/19 Pitching
Body Type: 5-foot-7, 130-pound thin/athletic frame with room to add strength.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Starts with a slower tempo that speeds up a bit at the height of his leg kick. Delivery requires some effort. Arm shows shorter action prior to coming through a high-¾ slot.
Fastball: 70-74 mph. Comes out well with some arm side run and sink.
Curveball: 55-57 mph. 11/5 shaped bender that has gradual action to it. Looks confident with the offering that was in the zone consistently.
Changeup:  64-65 mph. Maintains arm speed on the offering that has similar action to the fastball with a bit extra fade to it.