Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2020: #5 - Drew Ripepi
December 12, 2020
After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited Pennsylvania profiles on the Prep Baseball Report website in 2020. During the remainder of the year we will be counting down to number one. Today we continue with the 5th most viewed player profile of the calendar year (2,460 views).
Drew Ripepi
Class of 2022 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 13 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Peters TownshipState: PA
- Summer Team: Team All*American
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Height: 5-11Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
83
Max FB
(07/17/20)
80 - 82
FB
(07/17/20)
70 - 71
CB
(07/17/20)
Position
7.09
60-yard
(06/15/20)
95
INF Velo
(02/07/21)
102
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/15/20)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Hitting
102.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
96.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
307
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
388
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(02/07/21)
Barrel %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(02/07/21)
Line Drive %
(02/07/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(02/14/21)
Area Code ID Series: PA & NY
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
99
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.4
Distance (avg)
209
Distance (max)
359
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Southwest (PM Session)
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
96.9
Distance (avg)
226
Distance (max)
382
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
92.5
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
388
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
![Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
(02/07/21)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/14/21)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
(02/07/21)
75.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/07/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/07/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/14/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/14/21)
Area Code ID Series: PA & NY
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
23.6
Bat Speed (max)
76.8
Bat Speed (avg)
74
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Southwest (PM Session)
Feb 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
23.4
Bat Speed (max)
79.2
Bat Speed (avg)
75.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
78
Bat Speed (avg)
75.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(8/1/20)
Player News
- Year in Review: Peak Batted Ball Distance via Trackman / Class of 2022 - Dec 10, 2021
- Year in Review: Top INF Velocity / Class of 2022 - Dec 8, 2021
- Year in Review: Peak Exit Velocity via Trackman (Class of 2022) - Dec 1, 2021
- Preseason 2021: Top Infield Velocity - May 7, 2021
- Preseason 2021: Top Exit Velocity via Trackman - Apr 28, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 23, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Hard Hit % - Mar 23, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Batted Ball Distance - Mar 16, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Infield Velo - Mar 10, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Exit Velo - Mar 7, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Hard Hit % of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Feb 2, 2021
- On Deck Preview: Area Code ID Series - NY/PA - Jan 20, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Ball Distance / Class of 2022 - Jan 16, 2021
- Recruiting Board: University of Pittsburgh - Dec 27, 2020
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2020: #5 - Drew Ripepi - Dec 12, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Distance (Avg. Ft.) Via Trackman - Jul 3, 2020
- PA State Games: Top INF Velocities - Jun 22, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Exit Velocities via Trackman - Jun 20, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 Corner Infielders - May 26, 2020
- 9 To Know: Must See 2022s - Apr 23, 2020
- Preseason All State: Top Exit Velocity - Mar 11, 2020
- Southwest Central / Western PA Standouts - Feb 25, 2020
- PBR Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament Recap: Team All*American - Sep 3, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2021 Preseason All-State - South/Central | PA | 02/06 | Iron Horse Sports Complex |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/07 | MOSH Performance Center |
2021 Preseason All-State - Pittsburgh (3PM Session) | PA | 02/07 | All American Fieldhouse |
2021 Preseason All-State - Pittsburgh (9AM Session) | PA | 02/07 | All American Fieldhouse |
2021 Northeast ProCase (2021 Grads Only) | PA | 02/13 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2021 Preseason All-State - Erie | PA | 02/13 | Erie Premier Sports |
2021 Preseason All-State - North/Central | PA | 02/14 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session) | PA | 02/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2021 Preseason All-State East (3PM Session) | PA | 02/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - Central | PA | 03/06 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - East | PA | 03/14 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West | PA | 03/14 | All American Fieldhouse |
PREVIOUS NEWS:
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/3B Oscar Roig (Quaker Valley) 8/22/24
- PA PA All Star Game 2024: Quick Hits 8/20/24
- PA 2024 Steel City Select Scout Day: Stat Release & Leaderboards 8/05/24
- PA 2024 PA Invite: Stat Release & Leaderboards 8/01/24
- PA 2024 Jr PA State Games: Stat Release & Leaderboards 7/23/24
- PA Future Games: PA Quick Hits 7/23/24
- PA 2024 WV State Games: Stat Release & Leaderboards 7/20/24
- PA 2024 Baseball U of PA Scout Day: Stat Release & Leaderboards 7/19/24
- PA 2024 Lower Bucks Minutemen Scout Day: Stat Release & Leaderboards 7/18/24
- PA 2024 PA State Games - Session 2 Stat Release & Leaderboards 7/17/24
Scouting Report
Physical: Strong and durable 5-foot-11, 205-pound frame with advanced tools in all phases of the game. 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash. University of Pittsburgh commit.
Offensively: RHH. Wide, open stance with a slight crouch in the knees as the hands start high above the shoulder with the barrel pointed downward over the back. Utilized a leg hang stride to initiate a high level swing through a slightly uphill path in the hitting zone, advanced sink into an extremely efficient lower half showing well above average hip-shoulder separation in the box, stayed behind the baseball well at contact point while letting the hands jolt through towards extension at impact. Plenty of lift in the box while matching plane early and often, a combination which led to tons of hard contact and home runs during batting practice with legitimate pull-side juice. Recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 102 mph according to Trackman Baseball / 388 foot maximum batted ball distance / 77% hard hit percentage (one of the tops at the entire Future Games Northeast event).
Defensively: The primary third baseman featured advanced athleticism at the hot corner in a powerful frame. Beat the ball to the spot with consistency showing natural instincts in space, covered ground on either side of his body with a quick first step / medium-low center of gravity. A soft glove hand played loosely out in front and worked well evidenced by two Sportscenter-esque diving plays during game action finished off using an absolute hose through a high ¾ slot with high level hand speed across the diamond. INF - 92 mph
Physical: Standout combination of advanced physicality and high level athleticism in a 5-foot-11, 205-pound frame. Ran a 7.09 60-yard dash at the PA State Games. University of Pittsburgh commit.
Offensively: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance with the hands high above the shoulder and the barrel pointing slightly downwards while resting on the shoulder. Utilized a deep and controlled knee knock stride with violent hip rotation and weight shift to the front side upon impact. The barrel jolts through a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone creating high level whip through extension and advanced home run power to all fields. Creates natural lift and backspin to both gaps displaying obvious middle of the order potential at the next level. Showcased a loud round of batting practice at the PA State Games while registering a 102 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball and stayed hot in game action with four extra base hits among the two games.
Defensively: The primary third baseman was an advanced defender all weekend beating the ball to the spot and playing aggressively through the baseball using a powerful lower half with a low center of gravity. Made two nice diving/sliding plays during game action showcasing legitimate impact defender qualities at the hot corner. The arm strength was plus too, as he featured high-level arm speed through a power, high ¾ slot creating carry and accuracy across the diamond; should obviously stick on the left side of the infield moving forward. Made the play on the run with relative ease and threw accurately from multiple angles. 3B - 92 mph
Showcased advanced feel for an uber-physical 5-foot-11, 205-pound frame with athleticism in his movements and noticeable strength in his actions. The right-handed hitter begins with a wide, even stance utilizing a controlled leg-kick to initiate a violent swing through a slightly uphill barrel path. Generated advanced hand speed through the hitting zone allowing for natural pull-side lift and loud contact during batting practice. Displayed advanced barrel control in what was one of the most impressive rounds of the day with repeatable backspin line drives to the pull-side gap. Recorded the top bat-exit velocity of the event at 100 mph using a fluid and physical lower half, demonstrating the violence he possesses at the plate. The primary third baseman featured active footwork with a low center of gravity and natural ease to his movements during defensive evaluations. Created momentum with a soft glove hand yielding accurate 91 mph arm-strength across the diamond with present carry out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot. Should be one of the top right-handed power bat follows in the ‘22 class.
Ripepi showcased his above average hit tool going 4-for-7 with a hit by pitch on the weekend. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound right-handed hitter, currently ranked No. 18 in the PA Class of 2022, showed signs of his power potential with a double and a triple.