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2018 Ohio Valley Prospect Showcase
Connor King is a 2019 SS/ with a 5-9 163 lb. frame from Louisville, KY who attends Dupont Manual. Compact frame with a lean build. Primary shortstop that flashed good range to each side with deliberate footwork while surrounding the baseball. Funneled the baseball out front and worked through exchange efficiently. Created accurate carry across the infield while releasing from a three-quarters arm slot, topped at 73 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with a slightly crouched, open stance and reaching front side trigger. Created some linear shift into contact with lower half. Compact, direct hand path to baseball with a slightly lifted plane through extension. Primarily looked to lift the ball between the outfield gaps. Flashed good strength at contact with the ability to generate tight back spin off the barrel when on time and squared.