12/27/2008 - Christmas Camp and Tournament - 2008 Connell showed good blocking ability, really kept balls in front of him in games. Improved his best release time, down from 2.28 to 2.16. His exchange and overall release were good. Needs to work to loosen his wrist and arm action, tended to be a bit stiff - not allowing him to extend through or generate ideal rotation on his throws. Can also work to improve flexibility and get lower in his stances. At the plate, he showed bat speed and strength in his swing. Worked the bat to contact on a good route, and tended to pull and lift through the zone. His at bats got better as he went through the camp. Once again showed good offensive potential, and this time he showed better defensive skills along with it. Ran 7.56 in the 60-yard dash.