23.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Derek
Kiepke
Yavapai JC
Liberty (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: AZBC 2024
Liberty (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: AZBC 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/08/22
28.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/23
35
Hard Hit %
6/08/22
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/08/22
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/23
343
Distance (max)
2/05/23
69
Sweet Spot %
2/05/23
7.48
60
6/08/22
4.19
30-yd
2/05/23
1.85
10-yd
2/05/23
18.1
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
6/08/22
1.95 - 2.07
Pop Time
6/08/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
12.3
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Phoenix Summer Review
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Phoenix Summer Review
Aug 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.57
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1,778
Jump Power (max)
29.1
Jump Height (max)
28.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.08
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
63.08
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.81
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C/2B Derek Kiepke (Liberty, 2024)
5-foot-11 185 pounds, compact build, strength is there, room for added strength/athleticism. (Running) 7.48 runner in the 60. (Offense) RH. Max EV 97. Max Dist. 329. Simple set up in the box. Base outside of shoulder width, hands held at the shoulder with a slight bat wrap. Uses a no stride approach and turns the front toe in as timing mechanism. Stays grounded and in his legs well. Has some bat speed and adjustability with the hands. Gets to the inner half of the baseball and creates back spin flight. Contact stayed to the middle/pull side gap with line drive contact. Swing stays tight and short, good spot for success. (Defense) (C) RH. C velo 76. Pop times 1.95-2.07. Quick with the transfer and release. More of a direct path to target with footwork could create a stronger throwing position and increased ball flight. Arm shows it will play and develop with cleaned up technique. Clean blocking technique, keeps the ball in front and in a spot he can recover and throw from. Recover on block was quick and athletic.
Game action: 1-3 1B, K
Derek Kiepke, Liberty (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Strength in lower half
Defense: 2.1-2.25 pop times. Quick and controlled actions behind the plate. Transfer is clean, tends to get tall while throwing to second. Best pop to 2nd was 2.1. Showed ability to block and move laterally.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Ball with some slight fade up the baseline. Recorded at 71 mph (C).
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with stance, strong in his legs. Keeps his hands low and elbows tighter together. No stride, slight load into backside. Flat swing, leads with the knob to contact.41% line drives with a mx distance of 325 feet. Wants to work inside the baseball.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.