Conner Crumbliss

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Oakland Athletics #30 prospect in 2011
  Crumbliss led Emporia State to the 2009 NCAA Division II national title game, hitting .397 as a senior and leaving as the program's all-time leader in hits, doubles and runs. Signed for $1,500 as a 28th-round pick, he led the minors with 126 walks and the low Class A Midwest League with 95 runs in his first full pro season. Crumbliss is a grinder who consistently puts together good at-bats. He has a tremendous batting eye and a short swing that allows him to let balls travel deep in the zone. He can wait until the last instant and still get around and foul tough pitches off. He's also a capable bunter. He's not going to contribute much offensively beyond his on-base ability, however. He's undersized and offers little power, and while he's an instinctive runner, he has average speed and won't be a basestealing threat. An outfielder in college, Crumbliss has moved to second base as a pro, and that's where he profiles best. He's a steady defender with fringy range and an average arm, and he does a solid job of turning double plays. While Crumbliss doesn't have the flashiest tools, he could help as a utilityman and has the work ethic to get to the big leagues. He'll move up to high Class A in 2011.