Connor Shockley 2B/OF

11/08/2018 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition in Arizona (Ages 12-14) Connor is a hardworking 2B/OF prospect who plays with good energy. As a right-handed hitter, Connor has an athletic setup with a firm front side and centered balance. He has smooth rhythm with a long stride. Connor has an on-plane swing path and gets good extension at contact. He is a contact type hitter who looks to put the ball in play. In the field, Connor plays with an aggressive first step and quick footwork covering good ground. He fields the ball in an athletic position with deep hands. Connor has a quick, clean exchange leading into a loose arm action throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. His throws are accurate and he is developing arm strength. Overall, Connor is a gamer who is a great teammate and has high upside.

09/23/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Oklahoma City, OK Connor is a thin, 2-way player who plays 2nd base and OF. In the INF, Connor fields aggressively in a square position, and his feet playable. He presents his glove well, has a clean exchange, and throws with accuracy across the diamond. In the OF, Connor has fluid/active feet, he takes good angles to the ball, and works behind it well. He makes plays and throws with some accuracy to his cut off man. Offensively, Connor has an athletic set-up, good balance, and he loads well. He swings aggressively, stays inside the ball, and can hit to all fields. Overall skills can improve if Connor can work on the following.

Infield
1. Pre-pitch
2. Release
3. Quicken feet
Outfield
1. Pre-pitch
2. Momentum to throw
3. Arm strength
Offense
1. Barrel angle
2. Bat speed
3. Finish swing