Tim O’Connor
35 # Right Fielder
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 3 Years
Full Name: Timothy O’Connor
Birthplace: Bloomington, IN
Born: September 10th, 1981
High School: Bloomington High
College: Purdue University
MLS debut: June 2nd, 2005
Nickname: Tim
Bats: Left / Throws: Left
Height: 6’02” / Weight: 205
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stats | 22 | 76 | 71 | 22 | 40 | 33 | .526 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .465 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 5 | .465 | .991 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Career | 45 | 157 | 148 | 51 | 88 | 76 | .561 | 70 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .581 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 9 | .514 | 1.142 | 3 | 4 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Playoffs | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | .625 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .875 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .625 | 1.500 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fall League | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 52 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 54
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2005
Team debut: 6- 2-05 vs. Cardinal Health Club, at Jefferson, North’ going ( 1 for 3 )
Last Game: 7-11-06 vs. Liquid Steel Club, at Belvidere, North’ going ( 0 for 3 )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Thursday June 2nd, 2005 vs. Cardinal Health, Gm 1 at Jefferson, North’
First Double: Tuesday June 14th, 2005 vs. Go Jo’s Softball, Gm 2 at Belvidere, North’
First Triple: Tuesday June 14th, 2005 vs. Go Jo’s Softball, Gm 1 at Belvidere, North’
First Home Run: Thursday June 30th, 2005 vs. Club 18 Softball, Gm 2 at Belvidere, North’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Tim O’Connor generally is very patient, but he will swing at a first-ball flat pitch if it’s left over the inner half. He has as many personality ticks as teammate Steve Guarini when he approaches the plate, but is quiet once he’s set in the batter’s box. O’Connor is somewhat susceptible to pitches on the outer half, usually down and away, but he will make contact if it’s in the strike zone. This year, he concentrated on pulling the ball more, hammering pitches up and in especially. His power comes from his strong, quick wrists, so even on bad swings O’Connor can hit the ball for extra bases. His contact rate went down some, but he can move a runner over when needed.
Base-Running & Defense
Although not a particularly speedy runner, Tim O’Connor is very good at taking as many bases as the defense will allow and is very aggressive in breaking up double plays. He’s a versatile right fielder who gets good jumps, takes smart routes and possesses a strong, accurate arm with surprisingly soft hands. At right center, his range is above average.
Awards
Rookie of the Year 2005
