80.7
Velocity (max)
10/25/20
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
1B
Hunter
Sipe
Virginia Military Institute
William Byrd (HS) • VA
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags Platinum 18U
William Byrd (HS) • VA
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags Platinum 18U
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 81
Velo Range
6/24/21
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Changeup
70 - 74
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
7/08/20
2045
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
75
Exit Velocity (max)
1/26/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.12
60
6/27/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
6/27/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.12
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.96
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).
66.0
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.
8.4
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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).
2028
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.
25.7
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).
70.0
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).
2045
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).
VA/DC State Games
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 80.5
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,113
Spin Rate (max)
2,045
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.8
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- VA/DC Scout Blog: Franklin County at William Byrd - May 26, 2021
- State Games: 2022 Breakdown Part 3 - Feb 1, 2021
- Trackman Reports: Dirtbags Scout Day - Aug 12, 2020
- TPG West: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 23, 2019
- TPG West: Primary CINF Analysis - Aug 21, 2019
- VA/DC Freshman Free Showcase: IF Analysis - Mar 14, 2019
- VA/DC Freshman Free Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 13, 2019
- Preseason All State Session I: Stats Released - Feb 11, 2019
- VA/DC Podcast Ep 12: Frosh Free Reaction / Procase Preview - Feb 8, 2019
- VA/DC Freshmen Free Showcase: Statistical Release - Jan 28, 2019
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VA/DC Scout Blog
Sipe has a lanky 6-foot-1 frame with projection left to it. Short outing on the night for the left hander, as he came on in relief for Dean. Hips and shoulders closed moving down the mound. Lands closed and has some crossfire to the delivery. The arm swing is full and throws from a low three-quarter arm slot. The fastball stayed between 76-79 and touched 80 once. The breaking ball sat 69-71 and has some gradual 1/7 break on it. The breaking ball appears to be a tough look from both sides if he cant start it in the right place. The horizontal break on it can get some bad swings and bad contact, but it all depends upon zone placement. Sipe worked three at bats to full counts and lost all of them to walks. He did not allow a hit in his one inning of work and got a ground ball that could have been an inning ending double play if not for an infield error.
VA/DC State Games
Sipe is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has strength present in the lower half and some projection left to it. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action position velocity was 76. On the mound, he throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, very short loose quick arm action and some effort to his delivery. Crossfire delivery, shoulders are level and closed, lands closed with a fall off finish and hard recoil. Fastball was 78-80, touching 81, pitch has a tough angle and some late armside run with a bit of sink. Curveball had good armspeed and was 68-71 with gradual 2/8 break to it, pitch has some shape and should tighten into a good one, pairs well with his fastball.
Top Prospect Games West
Sipe is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a slightly open leaned back athletic stance, short stride on line, short load back into a wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside ball, short to contact. Slightly uphill line drive swing, showed a pull approach, exit velocity was 74. In the infield, gets body behind ball and fields with average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 63. On the mound he throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action that is free, normal effort to his delivery. Shoulders are closed and uphill, lands on line and falls off at finish. Fastball 66-69, touching 71 has two-plane action with late run being most prevalent. Curveball was 60-62 with some armspeed and gradual 1-7 break.
Preseason All-State I
Young projectable frame at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. From the windup has a solid balance point and repeatable mechanics. Down and out movement going towards the plate with level shoulders landing slightly closed. Arm circle is short with a clean arm action throwing from a three-quarter arm slot. Fastball sat at 68-70 with distinct arm side run. Curveball had 1/7 shape and Sipe showed feel for it at 56-58 mph. Changeup had fading action at 62-65 mph. Slightly open stance with a toe tap the stride landing on line. Hands are back and bat path is short to the ball with a flat line drive swing. Exit velocity was 71 mph. Feet were active on approach, fielded with solid glove presentation and soft hands, clean exchange to a short arm action with average arm speed and throws from a three-quarter arm slot at 66 mph. Home-1st was 4.87.
Freshman Free Showcase
Sipe is 5-10 with a lanky frame with a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a leaned back athletic stance, short stride on line, minimal load, hips rotate with some violence and completely, has good balance to his swing. Simple swing, short to ball, some strength at contact, level line drive swing with some uphill extension, showed good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 75. At first, gets body behind ball and fields with average hands, low three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 65. On the mound, he throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short free arm action and normal effort. Shoulders uphill and online, lands square with athletic finish. Fastball was 66-69, with sink to it. Curveball was 55-56 with some armspeed gradual 1/7 break. Change-up was 61-63 with some armspeed and fade to it.