By Jeff Markle
Assistant State Director

Player: Jaren Piepho
Position: C/OF
Class: 2019
State Rank: 41
Overall Rank:
High School: Rocky Mountain
State: CO
Commitment: N/A
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
Bats/Throws: R/R

6-foot-0, 165-pound right hand hitting catcher/third base who ran a 4.53 home to first.  At the plate he hits from an open stance and loads onto his backside.  He has quick hands and stays on his backside through contact.  He had a 79 MPH exit velocity.  Behind the plate he is quiet and compact.  He moves will to block balls and stays low through his throws to the bag.  He had a 2.23 pop-time and a 75 MPH arm was accurate to the bag.

Player News:

• Underclass Invitational Catching Analysis - Feb 9, 2016
• Q&A with Underclass Invitational Participant Jaren Piepho - Jan 28, 2016