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2017 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Conner Richardson is a 2018 RHP/OF with a 6-4 200 lb. frame from Grand Forks, ND who attends Red River. Large frame with broad shoulders and a solid, strong build. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple rock step to medium leg lift delivery. Stays tall on back side and works to the plate with tall and fall actions. Lands in line with the plate and carries momentum well. Hides baseball well at take back and released from a three-quarters slot. Fastball flashed some downhill plane through the zone with occasional run to arm side in the upper 70's to low 80's, topped at 83 miles per hour. Curveball had 11/5 shape with good spin and sharp depth when staying on top offering at finish. Also flashed a changeup in the low 70's that had quality sink to the bottom of the zone. Tends to drop arm angle slightly with changeup offering. Consistently mixed and match all pitches while working to the bottom of the zone. Flashed the developing feel to work to each edge of the plate. Right handed hitter with an upright, open stance. Loose, extended path to baseball with a level plane through extension. Looked to throw bat head out front and work to the middle of the field. Showed best contact when creating separation at contact and working to the gaps. Good student as well.