Josh
Lippe

Ranked No. 46 in Ohio's 2027 class. Committed to Youngstown State. 6-foot-5, 227-pound frame. At the plate, the bat is the carrying tool — produced a notable 100 mph exit velocity. Defensively, posted a climbing 77 mph across the infield and a 7.35 laser-timed 60. On the mound, worked a three-pitch mix — fastball at a projectable 79-81, topped at 81, alongside a 62-66 mph curveball and a 73-74 mph changeup.

Josh Lippe, Lake Middle / High School (OH), 2027

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-5, 225-pounds. Big, physical frame with strength base.
Hit: LHH. Strength-driven left-handed swing; impact shows up when he’s on time and stays through contact.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 93.6 mph. 384 foot max distance.
Arm: LH. 80 mph.
Delivery: Big-bodied lefty with controlled tempo and direction.
Arm Action: LH. Clean stroke; uses length well.
FB: 84-85 mph, max 85. 1881 avg spin / 1947 max with 16.5 IVB avg and -10.4 HM avg.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1855 avg spin / 1949 max with -5.1 IVB avg and 3.9 HM avg.
SL: 71-72 mph. 1983 avg spin / 2000 max with -5.8 IVB avg and 1.6 HM avg.
CH: 73-74 mph. 1800 avg spin / 1873 max with 12.5 IVB avg and -12.9 HM avg.

Josh Lippe, Lake Middle / High School (OH), 2027

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-5, 225-pounds. Big, physical frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Strength-driven swing with carry to the pull side.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 96.1 mph. 391 foot max distance.
Arm: LH. INF 83 mph.
ATH: 7.17 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall mover with controlled tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Clean stroke with consistent slot.
FB: 82-86 mph, max 86. 1796 avg spin / 1943 max with 16.6 IVB avg and -14.5 HM avg.
CB: 69-72 mph. 1896 avg spin / 1994 max with -4.8 IVB avg and 4.8 HM avg.
SL: 70-72 mph. 2080 avg spin / 2117 max with -6.4 IVB avg and 6.8 HM avg.
CH: 75-75 mph. 2016 avg spin / 2047 max with 11.5 IVB avg and -18.2 HM avg.

Josh Lippe, Lake (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. 6-4/215 lefty with size and strength projection. Offensively, LH bat shows 84.9 avg EV (max 94). On the mound, FB 79–81 (T82) with usable secondaries. Frame gives him long-term upside both ways.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. T2129, 1946 average rpm.
CB: 63-68 mph. T1875, 1648 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. T1872, 1811 average rpm.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Josh Lippe, Lake (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. 6-4/215 lefty with size and strength projection. Offensively, LH bat shows 84.9 avg EV (max 94). On the mound, FB 79–81 (T82) with usable secondaries. Frame gives him long-term upside both ways.
Hit: LHH
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-79 mph.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Josh Lippe, Lake (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. T1909, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. T2005, 1895 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. T1836, 1738 average rpm.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Josh Lippe, Lake (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 360' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-81 mph.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Josh Lippe, Lake (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHH hitter with some upside.
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Long, Athletic build.
Delivery: Rhytmic, fluid mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. loose, whippy arm.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. T1977, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. T2084, 1941 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. T1647, 1647 average rpm.
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Josh Lippe, Lake (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHH hitter with some upside.
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Long, Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, calm hands to start. Direct to the ball with all the feel for the barrel. 66.5 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. Loose, strong arm.
Defense: Good defender with natural feel for the ball.
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Josh Lippe: LHP/1B, (2027) Lake, OH. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. (65.3 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a smooth load, then uses a long controlled stride. Bat speed was flashed, displayed a short level swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls during the round. Gap to gap aggressive approach. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 76 mph. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.87.  (Max spin 1834; Avg 1783).