Available Post-Grad 2024: NCAA D1 All-Conference 3B, Utility INF, Contact Hitter with Power, Pitching Ability and Coaching Experience
Name: Connor Bertsch
Height: 193cm
Weight: 97.5kg
DOB: August 12, 2000
Date Available: June 5, 2024
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: 1B, 3B
Positions (alt): 2B, SS, RP
College: Dartmouth College; Boston College
Personal
I am a power hitting corner infielder with smooth hands on defense and the ability to drive the ball to all fields at the plate. I have elite hand-eye coordination, making me a sure-handed defender and a hitter who can quickly adjust to high velocity as well as offspeed pitches.
I have pitched multiple times for summer ball teams over the past few years. Although I only throw in the low 80’s, my primary pitch is a knuckleball that I am able to locate and consistently get soft contact with.
As a teammate, I have always been looked at as a player-coach. I am not the most vocal leader and I don’t bring loud or intense energy, but I lead by example and have a strong competitive drive. I love hitting and taking ground balls after practices or before games. I always offer up my two cents when it comes to things my teammates are working on. Even if I have already gotten my work in, I’m always happy to help the guys around me, whether that be throwing batting practice, hitting fungos, or just talking things through.
Career highlights
At Dartmouth College, I was a Second-Team All-Ivy third baseman my junior year, batting .331 with 5 HRs, 13 2Bs, and 35 RBIs. I battled injuries and struggled my senior year, but I was offered a spot for graduate school on the Boston College baseball team, where I am currently playing.
Coaching
I am primarily a player but in my limited coaching experience, I have been able to quickly and effectively evaluate the weaknesses of hitters and create individualized drills that allow players to become more well-rounded. I also encourage players to take advantage of their offensive strengths by talking with them about their approaches at the plate.
Overseas Goals
It has always been a dream of mine to continue playing baseball past the collegiate level. Over the past few years I have grown continuously more interested in living overseas and experiencing a different culture. Playing baseball is still my focus and primary intention, but I am hoping that this opportunity will allow me to combine that with a new, unique experience outside of the States.
I am currently playing on the Boston College baseball team.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2021 | Volunteer Assistant Coach | St. Sebastian's School | High School | Consistently a top prep school program in New England, in the Independent School League. Worked with hitters, threw batting practice, worked with infielders on defense. |
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Dartmouth College | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .667 | .500 |
2021 | Vermont Mountaineers | 14 | 35 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .343 | .429 | .343 |
2021 | Brockton Rox | 8 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .179 | .324 | .393 |
2022 | Dartmouth College | 40 | 154 | 28 | 51 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 14 | 35 | 2 | 0 | .331 | .386 | .513 |
2022 | North Shore Navigators | 38 | 114 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 41 | 0 | 0 | .228 | .321 | .325 |
2023 | Dartmouth College | 33 | 112 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 1 | .170 | .271 | .214 |
2023 | Vermont Mountaineers | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .300 | .125 |
2024 (In Progress) | Boston College | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .200 | .000 |
College/Amateur Pitching
Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Vermont Mountaineers | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
2022 | North Shore Navigators | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.20 |
2023 | Vermont Mountaineers | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |