20.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/21
CLASS OF 2025
SS
OF
Preston
Piper
Covington Catholic (HS) • KY
5' 7" • 135LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
5' 7" • 135LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
54.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/21
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
11/19/22
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/19/22
261
Distance (max)
11/19/22
44
Sweet Spot %
11/19/22
7.82
60
11/19/22
3.44
30-yd
11/19/22
1.84
10-yd
11/19/22
25.6
Run speed (max)
11/19/22
72
INF Velo
11/19/22
68
OF Velo
2/13/21
69
C Velo
11/19/22
2.20 - 2.31
Pop Time
11/19/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
131
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
65
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Xtra Innings Scout Day 2-13-21
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
67.5
Exit Velocity (max)
60.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
65
Distance (avg)
131
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
54.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
50.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Xtra Innings Scout Day 2-13-21
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
54.8
Bat Speed (max)
50.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.44
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.82
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Preston Piper: SS/OF, (2025) Covington Catholic, KY. 5-foot-7, 135-pound. Begins in a tall open stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. He found some barrels during his rounds. Up the middle pull side approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 72 mph; shows consistent feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Out front fielding mechanics. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 69 mph; had in control footwork, soft hands, and a fluid transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.20-2.31. Some flexibility and narrow setup.