20.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/23
CLASS OF 2026
1B
RHP
Ethan
Gipson
Hawken School (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Premier Athletics Ohio
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Premier Athletics Ohio
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
10.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/15/22
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/03/24
280
Distance (max)
10/15/22
55
Sweet Spot %
2/03/24
7.93
60
2/03/24
4.42
30-yd
10/15/22
1.88
10-yd
10/15/22
16.6
Run speed (max)
10/15/22
80
INF Velo
2/03/24
73
OF Velo
2/05/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
2/03/24
75.1 - 79.6
Velo Range
2/03/24
1969
Spin Rate (avg)
2/03/24
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
11/05/23
1763
Spin Rate (avg)
2/03/24
Slider
65 - 67
Velo Range
11/05/23
1933
Spin Rate (avg)
2/03/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.93
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
10.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
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.
13.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
111
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.1
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).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8
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.
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Ohio Data Day
Nov 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
188
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
204
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.6
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.
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.23
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.3
Bat Speed (max)
55.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
58.0
Bat Speed (max)
56.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1969
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1763
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1933
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 79.6
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
1,969
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.0
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 65.0
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,920
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.2
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 65.2
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,937
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.42
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.42
30-yd
8.18
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
2.19
RSi (max)
2.19
RSi (avg)
984
Jump Power (max)
19.8
Jump Height (max)
19.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Premier Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2024
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- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Premier Baseball - Feb 5, 2024
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 13, 2023
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- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Premier Baseball - Feb 6, 2023
- 2023 Premier Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 6, 2023
- 2023 Premier Baseball Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 6, 2023
- Results From 2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase - Nov 21, 2022
- 2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase - Quick Hits - Nov 21, 2022
- 2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 19, 2022
- Results From 2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Oct 18, 2022
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Ethan Gipson: 1B/RHP, (2026) Hawken, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (61.6 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; has soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.93 at the event. On the mound, had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2137; Avg 1969). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 1920; Avg 1763). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 1936; Avg 1932).
Ethan Gipson: 1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 6-foot, 163-pound. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 67 mph; showed a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.35.
Ethan Gipson: 1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. (55.2 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a simple short swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 70 mph; showed soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 73 mph; showed a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action.
Ethan Gipson: 1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. (56.6 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Has average bat speed, upward swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels through his round. Pull side up the middle approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 69 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, in control footwork, and firm hands.
1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. (60.7 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 71 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.