LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2004 National Showcase
Ruari O'Connor is a strong solid 6'0/190 3B/C from River Forest, IL. O’Conner is making the transition from third base to catcher and first impressions are very positive. He shifted well and had game pop times as low as 1.93. O’Conner’s bat really plays high as a catcher and he hits solid line drives off all types of top level draftable pitching. He shows good arm strength from both 3B and behind the plate. He has good natural quickness and life to his body. He ran a good 6.97 on the Tropicana Field turf. He will hit for average and power at the highest levels of college baseball. His bat could create some serious draft interest as well. He uses the whole field to hit hard line drives. Rauri is an excellent student and we've been told he has verballed to FL ST as a sophomore. We don't know for sure if he will end up behind the plate but he sure profiles well at that position.