Pitching: Four pitch mix, Four Seam 84-86 (T 88), Changeup 73-75, Curveball 74-76, Slider 78-80. Fastball is heavy with a high spin-rate and alot of rise — plays best in the top of the zone for whiffs and weak pop ups. Best secondary is the changeup, thrown with a kick-change grip — low spin rate and drastic vertical movement like a splitter. Curveball is a true 12-6 knuckle curve, thrown hard and generates alot of swing and miss. Slider moves alot horzontally, with very tight spin. Connor Broughton has tallied 185 innings over the last 4 seasons, including 34 starts, 6 complete games, 233 strikeouts and a record of 17-6. No history of injuries, he is as durable as they get.

Hitting: While having predominantly pitched at the college level, Connor was originally recruited to the University of Toronto as a two-way player. In 77 plate appearances in college and summer ball, he has a slashline of .333/.494/.500, including 1:1 K/BB ratio, and one home run. He has a balanced approach to hitting and a fantastic eye at the plate.

Strong and athletic, Connor is comfortable in both corner outfield positions. He reads the game well, has the ability to track fly balls with strong route running, and a cannon of an arm that has the ability to throw out runners looking for an extra base. He pairs defensive capabilities with a sweet left-handed swing, a good eye at the plate, and a patient approach that works opposing pitchers in to throwing him hittable pitches. He is a great situational hitter with good bat-to-ball skills and the ability to drive in runners for RBIs.

Connor is the definition of a leader. Captaining the University of Toronto to a Canadian national championship in 2025 proved his ability to rally a team together for a greater cause. He is a vocal leader who uses his coaching experience to lead his teammates at practice and during games. While off the field, he is lighthearted, adventurous, and funny, on the field he carries himself with confidence and positivity — always having his teammates’ backs and prepared to hustle on every play.

Connor is one of the easiest guys to approach, welcoming questions, comments, and criticisms from teammates and coaches alike. At practice, he can operate as a secondary coach, who knows the team’s system inside and out, and is willing to provide clarification to anyone who needs it. If a pitcher needs to throw a bullpen or side session, he is the first to throw on the catcher’s gear and get behind the plate, helping his teammates through any mechanical or mental problems they are having. In batting practice he patrols the outfield, hustling to every ball as if it’s the bottom of the ninth inning.

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Career highlights

As the captain of the University of Toronto and Oshawa Legionares (collegiate summer ball team), Connor is one of the most decorated baseball players in Canadian collegiate history. He led Toronto to 4 provincial championships and 1 national champions, including getting the win in the 2024 provincial championship, and completing an invincible 17-0 season in 2021. In his two seasons with Oshawa, he won a regional EOBA championship, and completed a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts in 2024.

Overseas Goals

Baseball is Connor’s greatest passion. He will do anything it takes if it means having the opportunity to baseball into his adult life. Getting the chance to play baseball professionally has been a dream of his since childhood, and he isn’t going to let college graduation stop him from playing the game and continuing to get better.

Having studied geography in university, Connor eventually plans to pursue a career in global development. His passion for travel and the grassroots development of sport mean that this is the perfect chance he has to learn more about the global nature of baseball, which will further influence future career-based decision making. He is excited to work on learning a new language and challenging himself with opportunities well out of his comfort zone.

Having also begun a coaching journey with both Anderson CVI (highschool) and the Oshawa Legionares collegiate summer ball team, he is excited to become a positive impact on youth, and hopes he can have the chance to coach overseas alongside playing. His goal is to be someone’s favourite coach–someone who can be trusted at practices, games, and with personal matters. He believes that youth coaching is one of the most important aspects of childhood development and is willing to put just as much effort into coaching as he is into playing.

Finally, he hopes to become a member of a community. Many small towns across the world rely on their local sports teams for community, and he wants to become part of the overseas baseball world, making friends along the way.

Articles/Recognitions

CBC: CBC News Network speaks to Connor Broughton and Jalen Worthen