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Shamus Connolly, Jr

Shamus Connolly, Jr 3B/RHP

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Xaverian
  • Travel Team: Baseball Factory Gold
  • Commitment: Wagner College
  • Grad 2018
  • Ht 6'3
  • Wt 205 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 85 mph
  • 60 YD 7.10 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 7.10 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.51 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.90 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.88 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 7'3'' Broad Jump
  • 137 psi Grip (L)
  • 125 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 85 mph mph Velocity
  • 55 Arm Grade

Position - 3B

  • 58 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 60 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 60 Power Grade (R)
  • 90 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 50 Arm Action Grade
  • 52 Control Grade
  • 52 Delivery Grade
  • 81 – 85 mph FASTBALL
  • N/A FB Grade
  • 69 – 72 mph CURVEBALL
  • 50 CB Grade
  • 74 – 75 mph CHANGEUP
  • 50 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 3B/RHPPosition Projection

10/11/2017 - Arizona Senior Fall Classic Shamus continues to show improvements at both positions, and projects as a solid 2-way player at the next level. Infield abilities at 3B are very solid, hands are soft, he fields athletically, and he moves well laterally. Shamus gains ground, has a clean exchange, and an accurate arm with carry and accuracy across the diamond. On the mound, Shamus throws strikes and his FB is in the mid 80's with solid A/S run. He repeats his delivery, keeps his eyes on target, and he knows how to get hitters out. At the plate, Shamus has a short/direct barrel, good balance, and pop in his bat. He swings on-plane, has explosive bat speed, and can work the ball gap to gap. Shamus will be an exciting player to follow at the next level.

06/16/2017 - USA Baseball 17U Championships Shamus is a talented player who worked hard on his skills during his time at the USA Baseball 17U Championships. He is a very coachable player and was elected the team MVP during the event. At 3B, Shamus shows efficient footwork and centers the ball in the middle of his body. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He shows a clean exchange and keeps his throws accurate and on-line to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an open stance and takes a square, on-time stride to the ball. He is smooth getting into his load and comes through the zone well with his lower half. He takes a level swing with fast bat speed and great extension which leads to hard contact and gap to gap power. Shamus performed very well at the plate during the event, going 6-13 with one 2B and one 3B. On the mound, Shamus has a repeatable delivery and commands all of his pitches well. He shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 81mph. Breaking ball sits from 67-69mph with 11-5 break. Changeup ranges from 71-73mph with good arm side tail as he throws with fastball arm speed. Overall, Shamus is a talented prospect who has the skills to perform well both in the field and on the mound.

01/13/2017 - Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Shamus is a gamer who continues to impress on the diamond. As a hitter, this strong righty has fluid rhythm and waits for a pitch he can drive. Hands are quick as he engages his lower 1/2 well, and connects with pop. At 3B, he has active prep and works around the GB right to left. He has athletic actions, soft hands and fires strong throws with zip across the diamond. Shamus is a solid prospect who has a ton of upside and will play at a high level.

07/20/2016 - Under Armour Southwest Championships 16U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One Shamus continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities with a tremendous future on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. Defensive abilities are now outstanding, displaying smooth, fluid actions. He moves well laterally, displaying range and works through a low to high approach, playing through the ball well. Hands are soft and clean as he makes the plays. At the plate, Shamus' hitting abilities are now well above average with tremendous power potential. His hands are quick (90 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path as he makes consistent contact, staying inside the ball well, utilizing all fields. He shows a feel for the barrel with gap to gap pop. On the mound, Shamus' arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date, topping out at 84 mph. Fastball showed a range of 81-84 mph with sinking action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual breaking action. He shows a feel for his changeup with arm side run. Off speed stuff show as quality pitches. Command is outstanding as he throws strikes with all his pitches. He displays an upside and pitch ability on the mound. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and plays the game hard. With 2 years to further develop, Shamus has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities, possibly as a two-way guy.

12/13/2015 - College PREP - Madison (NYC), NJ This talented 2-way player continues to shine. In the MIF, he has quick footwork moving well on the balls of his feet. He works fluidly from right left, gathers well and makes accurate throws across the diamond with carry. As a hitter - Shamus works back into a strong loaded position and waits for his pitch. Barrel delivery is quick as he connects with strength and drives the ball with pop. He engages his lower 1/2 and generates torque whipping the barrel through the zone. On the mound, Shamus fills up the zone with strikes. His low 3/4 arm slot provides deception for the hitter creating an uncomfortable at-bat. FB tops out at 83 mph while showing late run which will be sure to get in on the hands on the RHH. He throws a 'heavy' ball and works to keep it down in the zone. Shamus has upside and will make an impact in a variety of ways when he steps onto the diamond.

01/16/2015 - Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament This 6'1"/190 2-way player continues to show well on the diamond. At SS, Shamus actively works around the GB. He fields the ball cleanly and funnels to a smooth transfer/exchange. With the bat, this RHH maintains fluid rhythm to work into a strong loaded position. Barrel accuracy is a plus as he connects and squares the ball up consistently showing pop. More extension through his finish will help to tap into even more power potential. On the mound, FB continues to pound the zone in the upper 70's as he can hit spots. He has faith in his curveball and can throw it for strikes in any count. Shamus has a ton of upside with a bright future in the game.

10/05/2014 - National Tryout - Trenton, NJ Shamus showed well at his latest Baseball Factory event. His velocity jumped up 10 mph since his last event a little less then a year ago. He is now under an 8 sec. 60yd time, which shows his improved athletic ability. At SS, he has good prep steps with controlled actions. Working on his glove hand (feeds to 2B) and playing through the ball will improve his abilities as an infielder. On the mound, Shamus flashed a FB in the high 70s with a CB resembling an 11/5 shape. He does a great job of engaging his lower 1/2 and using his glove side to lead him to his target. Strengthening his arm and developing another secondary pitch will allow his abilities to improve on the bump. At the plate, he uses some of his lower half and bat speed to whip the bat through the zone giving his hands a direct path to the ball. His stride and loading of his hands is on time, which gives him some barrel consistency. By leveling off his swing and working through the middle, Shamus will see his hitting abilities improve. Shamus has continued to show improvement at his events and we are looking to see what the future holds for this 2018 grad.

12/27/2013 - Baseball Factory Winter Classic Shamus is a very respectful young man who is coachable and makes good adjustments. As an infielder he consistently makes plays but he can improve by developing a better fielding position, increase lateral quickness/agility, and strengthening his arm. As a pitcher Shamus has a projectable body, solid fastball and has good feel for the curveball. He can improve by using the lower half more, keep glove side closed, and stay in-line to target. At the plate Shamus is direct to the ball; showed good bat speed, swing path, and barrel accuracy. Areas for improvement include using the lower half more and developing an overall smoother approach.

07/15/2013 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ Shamus is a 5'8"/160 lbs 2018 that shows an exceptional knuckle-ball. On the mound, he throws three pitches for strikes, with his fastball topping out at 70 MPH. His knuckle-ball is thrown being 52-55 MPH and has good dance with little to no spin. In the infield, he works around the ball and has sure hands and a clean exchange. Offensively, he is aggressive getting the barrel through the zone and has good balance. In all, Shamus is a sound young player that will has a few more years to develop strength and build on his mechanics. 

Pitching
1. Use lower
2. Stronger front side
Defense
1. Play through
2. Hands in front
Offense
1. Widen stance
2. Shorten swing path to ball

Profile

Shamus Connolly, Jr Brooklyn, NY info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 3B
Grad Year 2018 Secondary Position RHP
High School Xaverian Bats Right
Height 6'3 Throws Right
Weight 205 LBS Arm 85 mph
60 YD 7.10

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Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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