DRaysBay · Apr 14, 2015
Justin O'Conner guns down Byron Buxton on steal attempt
Do not run on Justin O'Conner
The Rays have something special in Justin O'Conner, a catching prospect with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits to start the season. His arm earn's 8-grades across the board, and typically moves so fast that catching the moment on camera should be considered an accomplishment.
Earlier this year, prospect writer Kiley McDaniel had this to say about O'Conner:
O'Conner is still a power over hit guy that will strike out a fair amount, but the offensive standard for catchers is low and he'll be at least average behind the plate and likely be better due to his top-of-the-scale 80 arm with a freaky quick release that allows him to put up ridiculous pop times in the 1.7s.