Duane Connolly in the batter's box, loaded and ready

Class of 2027 · Chicago, Illinois

Duane
Connolly III

BaseballWrestling

Two Sports. One Competitor.

Studio portrait of Duane Connolly
2027
Class of

Section 01

Meet Duane

I compete with purpose, train like the job is never finished, and lead by example. I show up early, embrace the work, and never settle for where I am today. I want a program that demands more from me than I demand from myself.

Graduation Year
2027
High School
Brother Rice
City / State
Chicago, Illinois
Height
5'10"
Weight
135
GPA
3.1 Cumulative  3.4 Last Semester 
Baseball Positions
Shortstop / Second Base
Wrestling Weight Class
126
Travel Team
The Show – Chicago
Duane Connolly at the plate

Section 02 · Baseball

On the Diamond

Position
Shortstop / Second Base
Bats / Throws
[R] / [R]
Height / Weight
5'10" / 135
Graduation Year
2027
Travel Team
The Show – Chicago

Verified & Season Stats

The Numbers

[.484]
OBP
[14]
STOLEN BASES
[87%]
STOLEN BASES %
[7.3 S]
60 - YARD
[.941]
FIELDING %
[5]
RBI
[.221]
BATTING AVERAGE
[.734]
OPS

STATS REFLECT AVAILABLE DATA AND DO NOT REPRESENT ALL TOURNAMENTS  

Baseball Video Library

Watch the Reps

HITTINGAugust 2026 - Showcase
FIELDINGAugust 2026 - Showcase
Duane Connolly finishing a takedown

Section 03 · Wrestling

On the Mat

[126]
Weight Class
[27-12]
RECORD (2025 - 2026 SEASON
[8]
TF
[9]
Pins
[5]
Tournament Placements
[87%]
BONUS PERCENTAGE
BEAT THE STREETS
TRAVEL TEAM
Brother Rice
Team

Wrestling Video Library

HIGHLIGHTS

Section 06

The Person Behind the Player

Character & Culture

Duane Connolly with his family

Photo Gallery

Duane mat-side at a wrestling meet
Duane with the Newbill Varsity Wrestling Invite championship plaque
Duane at the plate in a game
Duane on the mound during a Renegades game
Brother Rice wrestling team with the invite championship plaque
Duane with teammates, coaches and family after the tournament
Duane with teammates at the Diversity in Baseball Showcase
Duane on the podium at Beat the Streets Chicago
Duane with his family after a match at Brother Rice
Duane in the Brother Rice weight room between sessions
Duane joking with a teammate during a night game with The Show
The Show team with the tournament champions plaque

Why He Competes

I compete because I have a love for sports. I also like challenging myself to see how much better I can get. 

In the Classroom

My favorite subject  is math. I am a problem solver and math present a challenge where there is simply a right or wrong. There's no  in between. 

Training Habits

Being a two sport athlete there isn't an off season. I am conditioning daily. Wrestling helps me mental toughness and discipline. while baseball helps me coordination and quickness. 

Family

I am blessed to come from a two parent household with loving and supportive family. My family has always encouraged me to work hard, stay grounded, and take advantage of every opportunity. They support me in academics, athletics, and everything I pursue while also holding me accountable to be my best.

Community

I volunteer with community food programs that serve thousands of families, helping pack and distribute food. I also mentor young boys in reading and participate in senior community visits through my school. My volunteer work has also led to summer employment for the past two years.

Favorite Sports Memory

My favorite sports memory was winning my first overtime match for first place at a wrestling tournament. My opponent was ranked 13th in the state, and I secured the first takedown in overtime to win the match.

Section 07

For Coaches & Recruiters

Duane Connolly
Baseball · Wrestling · Class of 2027
Graduation Year
2027
GPA
3.1 Cumulative  3.4 Last Semester 
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Baseball Position
Shortstop / Second Base
Bats / Throws
[R] / [R]
Height / Weight
5'10" / 135
Travel Baseball
The Show – Chicago
Wrestling Weight Class
126
High School
Brother Rice
Duane Connolly
Athlete
threeduaneiii@gmail.com
Parent / Guardian
Shonta & Duane Connolly
773.977.8717
TRAVEL BASEBALL COACH
Coach Radcliffe
radcliffeyouthsportsorg1@gmail.com
Duane Connolly sliding head-first into home plate under the lights

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