CLASS OF 2018
SS
2B
David
Stirpe
Messiah College
Hilton (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 155LBS
R/R • 24yr 7mo
Travel Team: Diamond Pro
Hilton (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 155LBS
R/R • 24yr 7mo
Travel Team: Diamond Pro
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2018 National
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2018 State
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Notes
News
- Summer Top Performers: MIF - Sep 6, 2017
- Scout Blog: East-West Battle - Jul 16, 2017
- Inside the Numbers: Top INF Arms - Apr 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: 60 Times - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Infielders' Arm Strength - Feb 24, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Exit Velocity - Feb 21, 2017
- On Deck Preview: Positional Breakdown for the Preseason All-State - Feb 16, 2017
- New York All-Star Games: Measurable Stats Released - Sep 22, 2016
- NY Games Measurables: Genesee Valley - Jun 30, 2016
- Day 1 New York State Games (RIT) - Jun 27, 2016
- New York State Games Preview: Genesee Valley Region - Jun 23, 2016
- New York Scout Blog - Jun 17, 2016
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Standing 5-foot-11, 155-pounds Stirpe has next-level athleticism that projects him to the next-level, evidenced by his 6.85 60-yard dash time. Offensively- At the plate he uses a slightly open stance, strides back to closed for timing on the pitch, back smooth load, short path to the ball with a slightly inclined barrel, smooth and fluid with a long high finish, signs of gap-gap power evidenced by his 88 mph exit velocity from a short path. Defensively- Active lower half, clean workable glove, above average arm-strength at 83 mph from a 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Stirpe stands in at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds with a lean athletic frame. Ran a 7.14 – 60, a slight improvement from June 2016 posting a 7.28. Offensively- Sets up with his feet outside his shoulders in a slightly open stance. Knees are bent with an upright torso and his hands held shoulder level with pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch his trigger is a stride forward squaring up to the pitcher with his hands moving back into a good hitting position. Bat path is quick to the zone with a level swing throughout to a high two handed finish. Lower body rotation is good allowing his whole body to get into swing. Good approach with a fluid swing. Recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Defensively- Good approach and footwork getting to baseball. Fielding mechanics are fluid with a good funnel into his body and transfer to his throwing hand. Attacks the ball and has a good transition towards his throwing target. Fields on the move well. Displayed a positional velocity of 79 mph.
Stirpe has a lean 155-pound build (up 15 pounds from 5/2016) and is 5’10” tall. He runs a 7.28 60. Offensively- hands at shoulder height, with an athletic stance. Loads smoothly on backside and transfers weight to front side well. High, 2-hand finish with an exit velocity of 85 MPH. Maintains explosiveness throughout the zone.
5-foot-8, 140 pound dynamic infielder who possesses a strong enough arm to start on the outfield grass; has speed (4.2 home to first time), but also reacts well with quick first step on the defensive side. Uses inner rotation to generate power at the plate; loads light; sees the ball through the zone and turns with quick hands; has ability to beat outfielders with pop; drives gaps.