The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
12.0
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).
4.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) Saint Xavier Cincinnati, OH. 1B Commit, 6-foot-3, 190-pound. Began in a balanced tall stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid In the infield, has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. He shows some fading action on his changeup.
11/06/22
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-3, 189-pound athletic projectable build. Starts in an athletic open stance with a controlled small load, then uses a leg kick. Had an upward swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; has firm hands, a clean fluid exchange, and athletic feet. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Shows upright finish. Has some action and control around the zone. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1842). Shows slight action on his 10/4 curveball. (Max spin 1749; Avg 1436).
2/06/22
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-2, 174-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 74 mph; had a fluid exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.61. On the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1746). His 11/5 curveball (58-61) showed deceiving action. (Max spin 1575; Avg 1574). He shows slight fading action on his changeup (70-70).
6/29/21
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-1, 174-pound. Solid in the box, Zipperer clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. (61.59 mph bat speed average). (20.71 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed is efficient, displays a level rotational swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels in his round. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; had firm hands, a natural fluid exchange, and average developing footwork. Showed a compact arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. In line shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Knuckle (59-60 mph). Threw his fastball 72-74 mph; shows slight action and glove side control. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1599). Shows slight action on his 11/5 curveball (63-64). (Max spin ; Avg ). He shows fading action on his changeup.
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Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) Saint Xavier Cincinnati, OH. 1B Commit, 6-foot-3, 190-pound. Began in a balanced tall stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid In the infield, has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. He shows some fading action on his changeup.
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-3, 189-pound athletic projectable build. Starts in an athletic open stance with a controlled small load, then uses a leg kick. Had an upward swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; has firm hands, a clean fluid exchange, and athletic feet. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Shows upright finish. Has some action and control around the zone. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1842). Shows slight action on his 10/4 curveball. (Max spin 1749; Avg 1436).
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-2, 174-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 74 mph; had a fluid exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.61. On the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1746). His 11/5 curveball (58-61) showed deceiving action. (Max spin 1575; Avg 1574). He shows slight fading action on his changeup (70-70).
Michael Zipperer: 1B/RHP, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-1, 174-pound. Solid in the box, Zipperer clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. (61.59 mph bat speed average). (20.71 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed is efficient, displays a level rotational swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels in his round. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; had firm hands, a natural fluid exchange, and average developing footwork. Showed a compact arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. In line shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Knuckle (59-60 mph). Threw his fastball 72-74 mph; shows slight action and glove side control. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1599). Shows slight action on his 11/5 curveball (63-64). (Max spin ; Avg ). He shows fading action on his changeup.