Alexander
Kipp

Sturdily-built 5-foot-7, 180-pound shortstop, ran a 7.78/60. Offensively - straight to the ball, keeps bat on level path, full extension after contact with an exit velocity of 81 MPH; hitch in loaded results in segmented swing, lower engagement will add to power. Defensively - soft hands, clean footwork, smooth and easy transfer, accurate arm across the infield at 72 MPH.

Preseason All-State (February 20, 2017)

Kipp checks in at 5-foot-7, 180 pounds. Had a 60 yard dash time of 7.66 seconds. Offensively- LEFT HANDED: Begins with feet a little wider than shoulder and knees slightly bent with an even stance. Hands begin close to back ear. Uses a small leg kick that lands even as hands load down and backwards slightly. Barrel is on a direct path with limited extension through contact. Swing plane is slightly downhill. Hips are rotational throughout the swing. Two handed finish just above front shoulder. RIGHT HANDED: Setup and load are same as left handed. Much better extension through contact from right side and swing is flatter. Finish is two handed but at front shoulder height. Looks to be natural side. Had an exit velocity of 84 MPH off of the tee. Defensively- Approaches the ball with short, controlled strides. Fields ball with feet narrow in a staggered stance and slight bend at the knees; hands out in front of his body. Uses a shuffle on throws; low 3/4 arm action on throws of 67 MPH across the infield. Will need to improve arm strength to stay at the hot corner at the next level.