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Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45

After relieving as a freshman a year ago and capping his first season with an NCAA regional playoff win over Kentucky, Foley made a relatively smooth transition to starting in 2024. He didn't allow a run in four of his first eight starts but exited his ninth with back issues. After missing two weeks, he returned with his stuff intact but his control less than its best, and he could factor into the top three rounds.

Foley worked at 93-95 mph and touched 99 with his fastball coming out of the bullpen. He has shown similar average and max velocity in the rotation, maintaining it deep into games. The induced vertical break on his heater can be even more impressive than its radar-gun readings, making it a well-above-average offering at its best. His low-80s changeup can show some nifty fade and tumble at times, and it's more effective than his short mid-80s slider.

An all-state tight end as an Indiana high schooler, Foley is extremely physical at 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds. He's athletic for his size but does a better job of getting chases with his pitches than landing them in the strike zone. He needs to prove he's healthy and comes with reliever risk, but he's also an intriguing arm who will get a chance to develop as a starter in pro ball.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45

After relieving as a freshman a year ago and capping his first season with an NCAA regional playoff win over Kentucky, Foley made a relatively smooth transition to starting with Indiana in 2024. He didn't allow a run in four of his first eight starts but exited his ninth with back issues. After missing two weeks, he returned with his stuff intact but his control less than its best. The D-backs grabbed the righty in the fifth round in July and talked him out of returning to the Hoosiers with a $1 million bonus, going well above slot value.

Foley worked at 93-95 mph and touched 99 with his fastball coming out of the bullpen. He showed similar average and max velocity in the rotation, maintaining it deep into games. The induced vertical break on his heater can be even more impressive than its radar-gun readings, making it a well-above-average offering at its best. His low-80s changeup can show some nifty fade and tumble at times, and it's more effective than his short mid-80s slider.

An all-state tight end as an Indiana high schooler, Foley is extremely physical at 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds. He's athletic for his size but does a better job of getting chases with his pitches than landing them in the strike zone. He needs to prove he's healthy and comes with reliever risk, but he's also an intriguing arm who will get a chance to develop as a starter in pro ball.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/05/2024	RHP Connor Foley assigned to ACL D-backs.
	07/22/2024	Arizona Diamondbacks signed RHP Connor Foley.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated RHP Connor Foley.
	04/03/2024	RHP Connor Foley assigned to Hyannis Harbor Hawks.
	05/05/2023	Johnson City Doughboys activated RHP Connor Foley.
	05/05/2023	RHP Connor Foley assigned to Johnson City Doughboys.