| Player: Connor Fennell | |||||||||||
| School: Vanderbilt | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 180 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Fennell is coming off an electric sophomore campaign with the Commodores where he logged 84k’s over 53.1 innings of work. His K rate in the SEC for the 2025 season was second only to Liam Doyle, a top 5 pick in this year’s draft. The righthander works from a funky, low arm slot (5-15 degrees) delivery with a three pitch mix. The fastball, sitting in the 88-89mph range, topping 90mph, shows elite ride through the zone, especially from the lower arm slot. A loopy, high spin slider has been an effective pitch to right handers. Fennell mixes in a change-up, primarily to lefties, that has been dominate playing extremely well off the fastball. Fennell does not display the build of a typical SEC pitcher. Starting his college career at 6’1″, 168lbs., Fennell has added weight and strength heading into the fall of 2025. Fennell has proven that with elite command (11BB’s in 2025) and a deceptive delivery, success is possible with the smaller frame. Fennell could find himself in weekend rotation for Tim Corbin’s club in 2026. He’s been effective as a starter and out of the bullpen. With continued physical maturity and refinement of an already above average arsenal, Fennell is poised for continued success at Vanderbilt and potential more in 2026. | |||||||||||
Eric Dillinger is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Lutheran High School in Parker, Colorado. He is entering his 1st season after 8 years at Erie High School. At the club level, he has coached nationally for multiple organizations including the Colorado Yard Dawgs, the Colorado Rockies Scout program, and USA Prime. Dillinger is also currently the General Manager for D-BAT NW Denver. In addition to his duties as GM, he is also a senior pitching instructor. He is certified in Rapsodo Pitching and is also Driveline Certified (Pitch Design). Beyond coaching on the field, Dillinger enjoys helping athletes in the recruiting process. He has helped over 40 athletes find homes at the next level.
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