Connor Leader

Newcastle Baseball 2026 | Outfield, RHP

[Nick Sardis @nick_sardis]

Vote in The Oklahoman's boys athlete of the week poll.

Nominees:
@Austin8Johnson
@Kaden_Leache
@waynedifff
@Connor_Leader8
Carlos Martinez of @TvCashion
Connor Wines of @Noblebearpride #okpreps
https://t.co/hDzqCo1Ug7

[Lane Seaton @LaneSeaton21]

Excited to announce my commitment to NOC cc I would like to thank everyone who has helped me on this journey #jetfam

[Mason Thornton @Mason_Thorn_15]

I am blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Redlands CC. I want to thank Jesus Christ my lord and savior for giving me the ability to play this game. Then I would like to thank my parents, and coaches. Go cougs! @RCCcougarBB @ElginBaseball @BrandOfAthletes

[Spencer Barton @spencerr_barton]

After a great talk and visit with Coach Paxson, I’m honored to receive an offer from East Central University!
@RisinBaseball @WashWarriorBB

[Dustin McComas @DustinLMcComas]

.@brock_burkett6 @B2026Cesar @JayBust7 @Connor_Leader8 @dylanstruwe08 @GraesonRegister @JHarms41 @jakekirk08 @Kellanoliver1 @matt_hegerle21 @rj_grant2 @TydeTracy @zackary_g19 @Harrison_L23 @JKellogg2026 @J_Andrews36

[EthanVinson @EthanVinson8]

Very grateful and blessed to receive and offer from East Central University.

[Risin Baseball @RisinBaseball]

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟔 - 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

#RaiseYourGame

[Chad Barton @CBSixteen]

@Connor_Leader8 The Surgeon! 👨🏻‍⚕️

[✭Five Tool Texas✭ @FiveToolTexas]

#MattinglyWS F: @RisinBaseball Richardson 2, PBA Houston Navy 1
PoG: @Connor_Leader8 5.2 IP, 8K, ER

[✭Five Tool Texas✭ @FiveToolTexas]

#MattinglyWS F: @RisinBaseball Richardson 7, PTG Royals Gold 5
PoG: @KaleJ2026_EMHS 1-2, 2B, 3 RBI
Pitcher: @Connor_Leader8 2.1 IP, 5K, H, 0R

[Connor Leader @Connor_Leader8]

Another great outing this summer:

7 IP , 3 H , 0 ER , 7 K

@RisinBaseball
@BaseballRacer

[Connor Leader @Connor_Leader8]

Stats from this weekend:

8 IP , 1 ER , 1 BB , 6 SO

[Spencer Barton @spencerr_barton]

Second outing of the summer:

6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 9 Ks

@RisinBaseball
@WashWarriorBB
@CWC_Arkansas

[ChadWolffClassic @CWC_Arkansas]

Connor Leader (Rising Baseball-Richardson) shows off a nasty curve ball for a big time strikeout. @RisinBaseball

[ChadWolffClassic @CWC_Arkansas]

RISIN BASEBALL- RICHARDSON 17U 3 KICKAPOO 17U 2
Players of the game: Connor Leader (Left) 6IP 1ER 4K.
Nate Sloan (Right) 3-3.

[🏁Newcastle Racer Baseball🏎 @BaseballRacer]

Racers beat down Lindsay 11-0 in 4 inning Run Rule!

@Connor_Leader8 (W, 4-0)
4 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 Ks

@LaneSeaton21
1-2, 2R, 💣, 2 RBI
@JacksonSchanuel
2-3, 2 R, 2 2B, RBI
@Taj_Smith32
2-2, 2R, 2B, RBI
@AGib2101
2-2, 2 2B, 2 RBI
@TFrazier2026
1-2, 2B, 2 RBI

22-3, 8-1

#ALLN

[🏁Newcastle Racer Baseball🏎 @BaseballRacer]

Racers bust the OKC Broncos 7-2 to win opener at the Duncan Festival!

@Connor_Leader8 (W, 3-0)
6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 6 Ks

@Taj_Smith32
1-3, 3B, 2R, 2 RBI
@Rydergibson1221
1-3, 2B, R, RBI
@Kaden_Longman8
2-4, 2B, RBI
@AGib2101
1-4, 2 RBI

18-2, 7-0

#ALLN

[🏁Newcastle Racer Baseball🏎 @BaseballRacer]

Racers hold on after late El Reno rally, win 11-10 to finish undefeated at the Chickasha Festival

@Connor_Leader8
4 IP, 3 ER, 4 Ks
@AGib2101
(W, 2-0) IP, 2 Ks
@LaneSeaton21
(S, 2)

@TFrazier2026
4-4, 2 R, RBI
@Taj_Smith32
2-3, 2B, 4 RBI

14-1, 4-0

#ALLN

[🏁Newcastle Racer Baseball🏎 @BaseballRacer]

Racers run-rule Madill twice in DH:
G1: 19-3
G2: 15-0

1: @Rydergibson1221
(W, 2-0) 3.2 IP,9 Ks
2: @Connor_Leader8
(W, 2-0) 3 IP, 3 Ks

@TFrazier2026
HR, 6R, 2 RBI
@Taj_Smith32
HR, 3 RBI
@JacksonSchanuel
HR, 3R, 2 RBI
@Sheam0s
4-5, 2 2B, 4R, 3 RBI, 3 SB

11-1, 4-0

#ALLN

[Sooner State Baseball Report @SoonerStateBSBL]

𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋

Newcastle completes the impressive week defeating a top program from Kansas

- Connor Leader (W): 6 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Taj Smith: H, 2 RBI
- Sheamus McLaughlin: 2-3, BB
- Kaden Longman: RBI

#OKPreps