The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.19
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Austin Lippolis: OF/LHP, (2021) Hilliard Davidson, OH. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a level swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls during the round. Line drive approach. Athletic his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 85 mph; has a natural exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.12. Solid on the mound, has a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Curveball (67-69 mph), changeup (68-69 mph), knuckle (67-68 mph).Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph with a max of 82 mph;
8/09/20
Offensive Notes: Tall open stance with low hands. Bat is preset at ear and stays at the ear moving slightly back during gather creating an efficient repeatable path. Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph. Max BP Distance: 304ft. Defensive Notes: Very smooth, fluid defender with confidence in his glove. Per usual showed well. Throw: Above average strength for class.
Delivery Notes: Athletic, clean delivery coming from the left side. Showed command of the zone with the ability to mix pitches well. A guy who will easily add velo with physical maturity. Fastball: 72-75mph. Fastball Spin Rates: 1916-2001 Breaking Ball: 63-65mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rates: 1731-1740 Changeup: Changeup Spin Rates:
8/09/20
Delivery Notes: Athletic, clean delivery coming from the left side. Showed command of the zone with the ability to mix pitches well. A guy who will easily add velo with physical maturity. Fastball: 72-75mph. Fastball Spin Rates: 1916-2001 Breaking Ball: 63-65mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rates: 1731-1740
Offensive Notes: Tall open stance with low hands. Bat is preset at ear and stays at the ear moving slightly back during gather creating an efficient repeatable path. Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph. Max BP Distance: 304ft. Defensive Notes: Very smooth, fluid defender with confidence in his glove. Per usual showed well. Throw: Above average strength for class.
7/28/20
Hit: Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. About as efficient as you'll find path wise. Everything is smooth/fluid and he has advanced barrel control through the zone. All field abilities. Has a chance to be dynamic once he adds physicality. Power: Line drive pop. Offensive Projection: Top of lineup. Max BP Exit Velocity: 85mph. Max BP Distance: 260ft. Field: Clean actions in the outfield. Very fluid tempo throughout. Ball skills are above average. Throw: Clean arm with more to come. Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
Scouting Notes: Feel pitcher with control of the zone. Fastball/breaking ball guy that has an easy velo jump left as he matures physically. Fastball has regular arm side action and breaking ball has big bite to it. Fastball: 72-76mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1649-2060 Breaking Ball: 63-66mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1744-1844
6/29/20
Hit:Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Love the movements in the box. Confident load that leads to a balanced launch. Sprays it around the yard, staying inside the baseball nicely. Solid round. Power:Line drive pop. Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles. Max BP Exit Velocity:82 mph Max BP Distance: 271 ft Field:Solid showing in the outfield. Moves well with his actions and the ability to maintain rhythm through his play through. Throw:Continues to impress with accuracy, putting the ball on the money throughout his evaluation. Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
Scouting Notes:Very efficient/clean delivery. Arm works well. Fastball/breaking ball guy who mixes pitches well. Consistently in the zone. Fastball:72-73 mph. Fastball Spin Rate:1752-1840 Breaking Ball:60-63mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate:1590-1671
6/23/20
Scouting Notes:Much like the rest of his game he showed feel and functional athleticism on the mound. Arm works well. Should have more in the tank. Also tossed a nice wrinkle of a breaking ball. Fastball:72-75 mph. True through the zone. Fastball Spin Rate:1827-1999 Curveball:62-63 mph. Early pop, 1/7 shape, showed feel for it. Curveball Spin Rate:1616-1745
6/23/20
Hit:Left-handed hitter that starts in an open stance. Uber efficient stroke with a ton of feel for contact. Type of guy who's going to consistently barrel baseball with the ability to move the ball around the yard. Going to continue to get better as he becomes more physical. Power:Flashed gap abilities. Offensive Projection: Top of lineup. Max BP Exit:77 mph Max BP Distance:219 ft Field:Liked what I saw in the outfield. Very efficient routes, athletic actions, and above average ball skills. Good player. Throw:One of the more accurate arms we saw on the day with respectable strength. Defensive Projection:Multiple Spots.
6/16/20
6/17/20 Pitching Scouting Notes:Much like the other parts of his game, he showed impressive feel on the mound. Strike thrower that controls his body well throughout entire delivery sequence. Arm works well. Three-pitch guy who filled up the zone. Should see velocity increases as he continues to add strength. Fastball:75-76 mph Fastball Spin Rate:1916-2039 Breaking Ball: 66-67 mph Break Ball Spin Rate: 1740-1800 Changeup:71 mph Changeup Spin Rate:1805-1850
6/17/20 Position Player Hit:Very efficient stroke from the left side. Ton of feel for his movements and never looks rushed. Balanced swinger with all field abilities. Power:More physical than we saw last year with same quick hands. Starting to grow into gap abilities. Max BP Exit:79 mph Max BP Distance: 213 ft Offensive Projection:Top of lineup. Field:Functionally athletic in the outfield with good tempo. Mechanically sound with feel for the spot out there. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class. Throw:Clean arm that should continue to add strength with maturity. Very impressive accuracy with throws on the money each time. Defensive Projection:Corner look.
6/16/20
Hit:Very efficeint stroke from the left side. Ton of feel for his movements and never looks rushed. Balanced swinger with all field abilities. Power:More physical than we saw last year with same quick hands. Starting to grow into gap abilities. Max BP Exit:79 mph Max BP Distance: 213 ft Offensive Projection:Top of lineup. Field:Functionally athletic in the outfield with good tempo. Mechanically sound with feel for the spot out there. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class. Throw:Clean arm that should continue to add strength with maturity. Very impressive accuracy with throws on the money each time. Defensive Projection:Corner look.
7/09/19
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound thin frame.
Swing Mechanics: Simple load with minimal movement. Everything syncs up well, and works.
Hit: Level bat path with pull side approach. Produces true backspin to the middle part of the field. Good feel in the box. Power: Line drive guy with gap abilities. 78.9 mph off the bat in BP. Offensive Projection: TBD. Everything works well and he has a ton of feel. Just waiting on physicality to come. Field: Moves well in the outfield. Everything looks athletic and fluid. Very solid defender. Throw: Arm works/will support easy velo down the road. Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
6/25/19
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Smooth and simple load with an open stance that gets in sync well.
Hit: Level bat path with a pull side approach. Good feel in the box with natural ball flight to the middle part of the field.
Power: Line drive guy right now with the chance to develop real pop in the future.
Offensive Projection: TBD. Field: Very clean defender in the outfield. Moves well and plays with consistent rhythm. Ball skills are there. Throw: Arm works. Much more strength to come. Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
6/18/19
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Open stance with a smooth and athletic swing. Keeps his hands loose and loaded.
Hit: Level bat path that works inside the baseball well, and goes to all fields. Good feel in the box.
Power: Line drive guy right now with more to come.
Offensive Projection: TBD. Field: In the outfield he plays with quick feet and smooth actions. Ball skills are there. Very solid defender. Throw: Arm works. Will see more strength with maturity. Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
6/11/19
Body type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound thin and athletic frame.
Swing mechanics: Smooth simple load into his lower half.
Hit: Middle-back approach. Great feel in the box. Produces above average bat speed and a level bat path.
Power: Line drive guy who will add pop as he develops and adds size.
Offensive projection: Top of the lineup guy. Field: In the outfield he plays with quick feet and shows confidence in his glove. Looks comfortable and athletic out there. Throw: Arm really works. Any added strength will easily translate to velo. Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
5/28/19
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound thin frame. Swing Mechanics: Level compact swing with average batspeed. Hit: Short to the ball, uses all fields. Shows solid barrel control. Power: Lacks strength to drive the ball. 76 mph exit velocity. Offensive Projection: Multiple roles. Run: 4.51 H to 1st. Field: Smooth athletic defensive actions, looks like a reliable defender. Throw: 74 mph from the outfield. Defensive Projection: TBD. Will have to see how arm develops, could fit into any OF position in the future. Additional Comments: Smooth athletic player that will only get better as he matures physically.
9/17/17 A smooth swinger from the left side. Impressed with his feel and barrel awareness in the box. Swing is efficient and he should see easy increases in pop as natural tools progress with maturity. A contact type guy who can use the entire field. Look for him to make big jumps in measurables and pop as he matures. In the outfield he is mechanically sound and plays with confidence. Fields through the baseball well and maintains momentum into his throws. Talented overall prospect to follow. 60-yard dash: 7.98 Outfield Velocity: 63 Exit Velocity: 62
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Austin Lippolis: OF/LHP, (2021) Hilliard Davidson, OH. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a level swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls during the round. Line drive approach. Athletic his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 85 mph; has a natural exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.12. Solid on the mound, has a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Curveball (67-69 mph), changeup (68-69 mph), knuckle (67-68 mph).Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph with a max of 82 mph;
Offensive Notes: Tall open stance with low hands. Bat is preset at ear and stays at the ear moving slightly back during gather creating an efficient repeatable path.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph.
Max BP Distance: 304ft.
Defensive Notes: Very smooth, fluid defender with confidence in his glove. Per usual showed well.
Throw: Above average strength for class.
Delivery Notes: Athletic, clean delivery coming from the left side. Showed command of the zone with the ability to mix pitches well. A guy who will easily add velo with physical maturity.
Fastball: 72-75mph.
Fastball Spin Rates: 1916-2001
Breaking Ball: 63-65mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rates: 1731-1740
Changeup:
Changeup Spin Rates:
Delivery Notes: Athletic, clean delivery coming from the left side. Showed command of the zone with the ability to mix pitches well. A guy who will easily add velo with physical maturity.
Fastball: 72-75mph.
Fastball Spin Rates: 1916-2001
Breaking Ball: 63-65mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rates: 1731-1740
Offensive Notes: Tall open stance with low hands. Bat is preset at ear and stays at the ear moving slightly back during gather creating an efficient repeatable path.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph.
Max BP Distance: 304ft.
Defensive Notes: Very smooth, fluid defender with confidence in his glove. Per usual showed well.
Throw: Above average strength for class.
Hit: Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. About as efficient as you'll find path wise. Everything is smooth/fluid and he has advanced barrel control through the zone. All field abilities. Has a chance to be dynamic once he adds physicality.
Power: Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection: Top of lineup.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 85mph.
Max BP Distance: 260ft.
Field: Clean actions in the outfield. Very fluid tempo throughout. Ball skills are above average.
Throw: Clean arm with more to come.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
Scouting Notes: Feel pitcher with control of the zone. Fastball/breaking ball guy that has an easy velo jump left as he matures physically. Fastball has regular arm side action and breaking ball has big bite to it.
Fastball: 72-76mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1649-2060
Breaking Ball: 63-66mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1744-1844
Hit:Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Love the movements in the box. Confident load that leads to a balanced launch. Sprays it around the yard, staying inside the baseball nicely. Solid round.
Power:Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity:82 mph
Max BP Distance: 271 ft
Field:Solid showing in the outfield. Moves well with his actions and the ability to maintain rhythm through his play through.
Throw:Continues to impress with accuracy, putting the ball on the money throughout his evaluation.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
Scouting Notes:Very efficient/clean delivery. Arm works well. Fastball/breaking ball guy who mixes pitches well. Consistently in the zone. Fastball:72-73 mph. Fastball Spin Rate:1752-1840 Breaking Ball:60-63mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate:1590-1671
Scouting Notes:Much like the rest of his game he showed feel and functional athleticism on the mound. Arm works well. Should have more in the tank. Also tossed a nice wrinkle of a breaking ball. Fastball:72-75 mph. True through the zone. Fastball Spin Rate:1827-1999 Curveball:62-63 mph. Early pop, 1/7 shape, showed feel for it. Curveball Spin Rate:1616-1745
Hit:Left-handed hitter that starts in an open stance. Uber efficient stroke with a ton of feel for contact. Type of guy who's going to consistently barrel baseball with the ability to move the ball around the yard. Going to continue to get better as he becomes more physical.
Power:Flashed gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Top of lineup.
Max BP Exit:77 mph
Max BP Distance:219 ft
Field:Liked what I saw in the outfield. Very efficient routes, athletic actions, and above average ball skills. Good player.
Throw:One of the more accurate arms we saw on the day with respectable strength.
Defensive Projection:Multiple Spots.
6/17/20 Pitching
Scouting Notes:Much like the other parts of his game, he showed impressive feel on the mound. Strike thrower that controls his body well throughout entire delivery sequence. Arm works well. Three-pitch guy who filled up the zone. Should see velocity increases as he continues to add strength.
Fastball:75-76 mph
Fastball Spin Rate:1916-2039
Breaking Ball: 66-67 mph
Break Ball Spin Rate: 1740-1800
Changeup:71 mph
Changeup Spin Rate:1805-1850
6/17/20 Position Player
Hit:Very efficient stroke from the left side. Ton of feel for his movements and never looks rushed. Balanced swinger with all field abilities.
Power:More physical than we saw last year with same quick hands. Starting to grow into gap abilities.
Max BP Exit:79 mph
Max BP Distance: 213 ft
Offensive Projection:Top of lineup.
Field:Functionally athletic in the outfield with good tempo. Mechanically sound with feel for the spot out there. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class.
Throw:Clean arm that should continue to add strength with maturity. Very impressive accuracy with throws on the money each time.
Defensive Projection:Corner look.
Hit:Very efficeint stroke from the left side. Ton of feel for his movements and never looks rushed. Balanced swinger with all field abilities.
Power:More physical than we saw last year with same quick hands. Starting to grow into gap abilities.
Max BP Exit:79 mph
Max BP Distance: 213 ft
Offensive Projection:Top of lineup.
Field:Functionally athletic in the outfield with good tempo. Mechanically sound with feel for the spot out there. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class.
Throw:Clean arm that should continue to add strength with maturity. Very impressive accuracy with throws on the money each time.
Defensive Projection:Corner look.
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound thin frame.
Swing Mechanics: Simple load with minimal movement. Everything syncs up well, and works.
Hit: Level bat path with pull side approach. Produces true backspin to the middle part of the field. Good feel in the box.
Power: Line drive guy with gap abilities. 78.9 mph off the bat in BP.
Offensive Projection: TBD. Everything works well and he has a ton of feel. Just waiting on physicality to come.
Field: Moves well in the outfield. Everything looks athletic and fluid. Very solid defender.
Throw: Arm works/will support easy velo down the road.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Smooth and simple load with an open stance that gets in sync well.
Hit: Level bat path with a pull side approach. Good feel in the box with natural ball flight to the middle part of the field.
Power: Line drive guy right now with the chance to develop real pop in the future.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Field: Very clean defender in the outfield. Moves well and plays with consistent rhythm. Ball skills are there.
Throw: Arm works. Much more strength to come.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Open stance with a smooth and athletic swing. Keeps his hands loose and loaded.
Hit: Level bat path that works inside the baseball well, and goes to all fields. Good feel in the box.
Power: Line drive guy right now with more to come.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Field: In the outfield he plays with quick feet and smooth actions. Ball skills are there. Very solid defender.
Throw: Arm works. Will see more strength with maturity.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
Body type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound thin and athletic frame.
Swing mechanics: Smooth simple load into his lower half.
Hit: Middle-back approach. Great feel in the box. Produces above average bat speed and a level bat path.
Power: Line drive guy who will add pop as he develops and adds size.
Offensive projection: Top of the lineup guy.
Field: In the outfield he plays with quick feet and shows confidence in his glove. Looks comfortable and athletic out there.
Throw: Arm really works. Any added strength will easily translate to velo.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
Body Type: 5-foot-6, 130-pound thin frame.
Swing Mechanics: Level compact swing with average batspeed.
Hit: Short to the ball, uses all fields. Shows solid barrel control.
Power: Lacks strength to drive the ball. 76 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Run: 4.51 H to 1st.
Field: Smooth athletic defensive actions, looks like a reliable defender.
Throw: 74 mph from the outfield.
Defensive Projection: TBD. Will have to see how arm develops, could fit into any OF position in the future.
Additional Comments: Smooth athletic player that will only get better as he matures physically.
9/17/17
A smooth swinger from the left side. Impressed with his feel and barrel awareness in the box. Swing is efficient and he should see easy increases in pop as natural tools progress with maturity. A contact type guy who can use the entire field. Look for him to make big jumps in measurables and pop as he matures. In the outfield he is mechanically sound and plays with confidence. Fields through the baseball well and maintains momentum into his throws. Talented overall prospect to follow.
60-yard dash: 7.98
Outfield Velocity: 63
Exit Velocity: 62