Daniel Shipman: 2B/RHP, (2023) Lansing Catholic, MI. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. At the plate, Shipman had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Started in a tall open stance and had a leg kick. Had a long upward swing plane and a balanced finish. Pull side approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 85 mph; has sure hands, choppy consistent feet, and a quick natural exchange. Fielded the ball deep with athletic movement laterally. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.12. 

Daniel Shipman

Player Spotlight 

Daniel Shipman: 2B/SS, (2023) Lansing Catholic, MI. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. At the plate, Shipman had a max exit velocity of 94 mph. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph. 

Player Spotlight 

Daniel Shipman: 2B/SS, (2023) Lansing Catholic, MI. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. Confident in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. (64.6 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a closed crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled quick stride. Bat speed is average, shows a simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 83 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Uses his glove out front. Clocked a 60 time of 7.38 at the event. On the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a clean arm action with quick arm speed. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Has even shoulder with an athletic balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 80-82 mph; has command in the zone and running action. (Max spin 1973; Avg 1921). He showed down in the zone command and tight action on his 11/5 curveball (69-72). (Max spin 2167; Avg 2032). 

Scout Evaluation 

Daniel Shipman, Lansing Catholic, 2023, MI

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-11, 168-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident. Starts in a closed crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled quick stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 68.1 mph. 64.6 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Uses his glove out front. 

Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, clean arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square.

FB: T82. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 1973;  Avg 1921). In the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 69-72 mph. Down in the zone control, tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2167; Avg 2032).