Peter
Pipikios

North Park commit. Threw two innings on the mound in their win over Spring Hill (TN) and struck out two while allowing no runs, hits or walks.

Verbally committed to North Park University.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical, medium leg lift, in-line stride.
Arm Action: LH. Medium, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 78-83 mph. Jumps out of hand, noticeable run on two-seam. T2184, 1975 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, hard fade with depth. T1685, 1685 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, open setup, easy load. Simple, repeatable swing, controls the barrel and stays inside the baseball, routinely drives baseballs to the opposite field. 70.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Short, clean, carry on throws, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball out front, athletic actions, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted. Compact, 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame with evenly distributed strength. Came out of the ‘pen and gave a brief but impressive look. The southpaw worked his fastball up to 83 mph to pair with a sharp breaking ball at 74 mph with sweep and a fading changeup at 75 mph. The left-handed hitter also showed well at the plate, finishing the day 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and a run scored. His swing is simple and has some rhythm, as he works with a flat and directional path to the ball with quick hands. Intriguing two-way prospect to make note of. 

Uncommitted. Pipikios earned the win on the mound against Naperville North. He threw in two games (4 IN) throughout the week, struck out six, walked three, allowed two runs and two hits.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Projectable frame, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, fluid load and short stride. Easy, loose, handsy swing, controls the barrel, and manipulates to line balls to all fields.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Short arm loop, high 3/4 slot. Strong arm, carry to throws.
Defense: Shuffle through transfer, controlled movements to the ball, step behind.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only, uptempo rhythm with effort, remains in line with home.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, whippy.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Hard running action with life. T2099, 2021 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Larger breaking 10/4 shape, with sweep. T2275, 1969 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Slight fade off of the fastball, maintains intent. T1385, 1315 average rpm.

LHP Peter Pipikios (Neuqua Valley, 2024) gave an impressive look throughout his ‘pen. He works with an up-tempo pace on the mound, using a tall/fall lower-half and striding in-line with the plate. His arm plays short out of the glove into a high ¾ slot, moving with arm quickness to release. His fastball sat 81-83 mph with an average IVB of 20.2, topping out at 30.7. His curveball missed up at times but flashed sharp and tight 1/7 action, 67-72 mph. His changeup sat 71-73 mph, running heavily at times to his arm-side (T-18.6 inches).

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, smooth tempo, works in line, advanced balance.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight, flashes arm side run. T1814, 1734 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Straight change, downward action. T1521, 1468 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple pre-pitch actions. Simple swing, long path, works uphill, uses whole field.
Power: 78.83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.87 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot.
Defense: Active feet at times, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.