Jon
Kruppe

2/16/14 Big strong build, 6-foot-5, 210-pound two way player. Offensively handled the bat well, hits from a balanced stance, minimal stride – heel lift, maintains strong balance. Big bat, generates power with loose quick hands and strong lower half. Advanced approach, shows the ability to work both gaps with pop. 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Behind the plate exchange is quick, athletic catcher. Arm works over the top, produced occasional carry. On the mound fastball has slight sink and action to his arm side, showed the ability to command the baseball, 84-85 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed. Changeup has arm side action, well above average feel, 77-79 mph.

10/28/12 - Kruppe is a physical 6-foot-4, 225-pound two-way player. Kruppe showed solid arm strength behind the plate at 74 mph, recording pop times of 2.07-2.20. Offensively, he hits from a balanced setup showing gap to gap pop using a short stride. On the mound, Kruppe showed an 80-81 mph fastball thrown for strikes. Kruppe also demonstrated a cutter at 73-75 mph. His curveball showed depth at 70-72 mph on an 11/5 plane. Kruppe also displayed a change up at 72-74 mph.

The physical 6-foot-3, 210-pound Kruppe was one of the most gifted two-way players at the event. Kruppe was impressive at the plate, demonstrating a balanced swing, bat speed and raw power potential. On the mound, Kruppe came from a � arm slot with a long arm action and a fastball that was consistently between 75-78 mph. He also flashed a slider with short, late break.