Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

RHP
OF

Chris
Hipps

Berryville (HS) • AR
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Sticks

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/01/23
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/01/23
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21

Changeup

72.6 - 75.3
Velo Range
10/23/21
1667
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21

Curveball

72 - 74
Velo Range
6/01/23
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21

Slider

71 - 73.4
Velo Range
2/18/23
2007
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Power
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/18/21
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/18/21
239
Distance (max)
1/18/21
50
Sweet Spot %
1/18/21
Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/18/21
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/18/21
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/18/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.52
60
1/18/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
73
INF Velo
1/18/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
60 Yard Dash
7.52
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Position
7.52
60-yard
73
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
75.9
Distance Max
239
Distance Avg
150
Launch Angle Avg
16.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
18.6
Bat Speed Max
64.2
Bat Speed Avg
61.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1927
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1889
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1667
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1835
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
78.2
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
1865
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Splitter
Velocity Avg
68.8
Splitter
Spin Rate Avg
810
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1882
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1815
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1882
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1922
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1926
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1625
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1908
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 84.6
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.1
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,889
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 73.4
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,868
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.1
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,719
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 69.3
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
703
Spin Rate (max)
810
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
80.2
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 80.0
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 82.1
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 69.0
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.0
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.5
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.9
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,055
Spin Rate (max)
2,007
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,821
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 78.4
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,838
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.2
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
1,820
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 70.0
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,647
Spin Rate (max)
1,519
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.2
PBR Showdown at LakePoint
Jun 1, 2023
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
72 - 74
CB
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
69 - 69
CB
69 - 71
SL
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Pitching
83
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
67 - 70
CB
72 - 75
CH
68 - 70
SL
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
68 - 69
CH
65 - 70
SL

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
62.3

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

10/22/22

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with control, hand rhythm to delivery to hand break, open land line with slight fall off after release.
Arm Action: RH. Small stab out of hand break to high 3/4 slot with free release.
FB: T83.2, 80-82 mph. Slight sink to arm side with more early run but plays in zone. T2058, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. T1916, 1815 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Short action that plays off sink. Cutter shape at times but shows some depth at plate creating some swing and miss potential. T1997, 1882 average rpm.

10/23/21

Player Spotlight

Chris Hipps: RHP/3B, (2024) Berryville, AR. 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build. Showed a ¾ slot and a long quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Fluid solid on the mound, had a quick consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic balanced finish. Slider (68-70 mph). Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed running tailing action and control arm side down in the zone. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Had glove side around the zone command and gradual slight action on his 11/5 curveball (67-70). (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926). Shows arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (72-75).

Scout Evaluation

Chris Hipps, Berryville, 2024, AR

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build.

Arm:  Long quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Pitching: Fluid solid. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, quick consistent arm action. Consistent athletic balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, an athletic balanced finish.

FB: T83. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2216;  Avg 1965). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, running tailing action.

CB: 67-70 mph. Glove side around the zone command, gradual slight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926).

CH: 72-75 mph. Arm side around the zone command, gradual fading action.

SL: 68-70 mph. (Max spin 2055; Avg 2007).

1/18/21

5-Foot-10, 160-Pound frame, wiry frame with projection to levers, ran a 7.52, Offensively; open set, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm, barrel sets at foot strike, lean back to extension, loses stability in front foot to contact, short stroke, uphill finish, pull side power, 75 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers up to field, quick transfer quick release, average carry, 73 mph arm strength.

PITCHING: high 3/4 slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, closed toe land, closed land, low glove arm, early tuck glove arm, works to 3b side after extension, fastball 75-78 mph, sink with angle to arm side, late life at times in zone, slider 65-70 mph, 10-4 shape, sweepy action, early action with gradual break in zone, fastball arm speed with fastball line, change up 68-69 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side run occ early action, threw in zone.

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