Connor Fitzgerald
3 # First Basemen
Opening Day Age: 27 EXP: 7 Years
Bats: Right / Throws: Left
Height: 6’02” / Weight: 185
| Year | Gms | PA | AB | Runs | O.B. | Hits | 2B | 3B | HR's | RBI's | B.B. | R.E. | A.V.G. | O.B.P. | O.P.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Stats | 29 | 109 | 103 | 41 | 65 | 58 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 6 | 1 | .563 | .596 | 1.363 |
| Career | 216 | 804 | 761 | 242 | 443 | 387 | 42 | 8 | 7 | 239 | 43 | 13 | .509 | .551 | 1.163 |
| Playoffs | 13 | 45 | 44 | 12 | 23 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | .455 | .511 | 1.057 |
| Tournaments | 27 | 78 | 72 | 16 | 43 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 0 | .514 | .551 | 1.232 |
| Fall League | 23 | 84 | 72 | 20 | 44 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 2 | .417 | .524 | .982 |
Full Name: Connor Timothy Fitzgerald
Birthplace: Lake Villa, IL
Born: November 12th, 1995
High School: Lakes Community
College: Illinois State University
MLS debut: July 22nd, 2015
Born: November 12th, 1995
High School: Lakes Community
College: Illinois State University
MLS debut: July 22nd, 2015
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 48
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Summer 2015
Team debut: 7-22-15 vs. Bubbas Softball Club at SportsPark B’ going ( 3 for 4 , Run / RBI )
Team debut: 7-22-15 vs. Bubbas Softball Club at SportsPark B’ going ( 3 for 4 , Run / RBI )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 vs. Bubbas Softball Club, Gm 1. at SportsPark ‘B’
First Double: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 vs. Bubbas Softball Club, Gm 2. at SportsPark ‘B’
First Triple: Thursday, May 5th, 2016 vs. Tommy’s Pub Squad, Gm 1. at Libertyville Park
First Home Run: Friday, May 18th, 2018 vs. Train Wreck Men’s Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark ‘C’
First Triple: Thursday, May 5th, 2016 vs. Tommy’s Pub Squad, Gm 1. at Libertyville Park
First Home Run: Friday, May 18th, 2018 vs. Train Wreck Men’s Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark ‘C’
Statistically Speaking:
Throughout his softball career, Fitzgerald has done well in both Waukegan and Libertyville, hitting at a career .522 in Lake County. Those numbers were somewhat more skewed during his playing time in Mundelein, when he hit .368. In 53 games during 2017 season, his OPS was .405 against deep throwers and .595 when he faced GSL type pitchers.
Upside Potential:
An All-Star first baseman who hits in the middle of the lineup and can hit 30-plus extra base hits and drives in more than 75 runs annually.
They Said It:
"Connor is an extremely mature person for 22 years old. He is obviously a very talented player, but he grasp the idea of what it's going to take to be a successful player immediately. He understands he has the ability to make quick adjustments. He will be a big part of his squads future." -- Steve Sharts – VP of Player Development
Awards
Athlete of the Year 2021
Gold Glove 2021
