Brady McConnell 2017 MLB Draft

Brady McConnell | SS | 6’1 | 170 | R/R | Merritt Island (Fla.) HS | Florida

Rank: No. 39 in the Top 200 MLB Draft Prospects

Rank: No. 47 in the Top 100 MLB Draft Prospects

Scouting Report: Following the Tournament of Stars in June, many evaluators thought McConnell would blossom into a top 10 pick. He had shown all the tools to stick at shortstop, he was an elite runner, and he had hit well against some of the top prep arms in the country. As the summer unfolded, however, McConnell tired out and didn’t perform to the same level. In the spring time, McConnell’s hot-and-cold nature continued; he’d show flashes of top-of-the-draft tools while scouts concerns about his present strength and how he’d hold up over a full season persisted. At the National High School Invitational, McConnell showed above-average body control, range and hands at shortstop in addition to above-average to plus arm strength. At his best, McConnell shows some of the best bat speed in the class, and he’s developed more power as he’s begun to fill in his wiry 6-foot-1 frame. He is a 70 runner and can reach first base in 4.1 seconds. McConnell is a day one talent, but he’s committed to Florida and is not expected to be an easy sign. A team could take a shot on him later in the first round or try to sign him to an overslot bonus later in the draft. McConnell will be 19 on draft day, making him old for the class, but he would be a draft-eligible sophomore if he were to enroll at Florida.