23.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/20/21
CLASS OF 2024
1B
LHP
Christian
Kiper
Bellarmine University
South Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest 2024
South Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/20/21
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/20/21
13
Hard Hit %
7/20/21
92
Exit Velocity (max)
7/20/21
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/20/21
334
Distance (max)
7/20/21
75
Sweet Spot %
7/20/21
7.13
60
10/22/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
10/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
7/20/21
74.7 - 76.7
Velo Range
7/20/21
1837
Spin Rate (avg)
7/20/21
Changeup
69 - 70
Velo Range
10/22/21
1364
Spin Rate (avg)
7/20/21
Curveball
62 - 63
Velo Range
10/22/21
1681
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.8
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.
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
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.
75.7
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.
22.2
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.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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.
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
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).
1837
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.
24.3
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).
59.3
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).
1606
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.7
Changeup
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).
1364
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
50.9
Knuckleball
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).
805
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Fastball
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
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).
1783
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.
25.2
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).
62.0
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).
1681
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.6
Changeup
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).
1273
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 76.7
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,837
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.5
Velocity (max)
58.6 - 60.0
Velo Range
59.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,606
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.1
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 65.1
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,408
Spin Rate (max)
1,364
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Knuckleball
52.6
Velocity (max)
49.7 - 52.3
Velo Range
50.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
805
Spin Rate (max)
805
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,832
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.0
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 62.0
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,695
Spin Rate (max)
1,681
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.7
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 63.7
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,307
Spin Rate (max)
1,273
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
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Christian Kiper, South Central, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 165-pound projectable long frame.
Hit: (LHH) Starts in a narrow stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 87.00 mph. 72.02 mph bat speed average. 21.83 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork. Above average.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.37 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Over-the-top arm angle. Lands open.
FB: T77. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1836). Around the zone accuracy.
CB: 58-61 mph. Around the zone control, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1697; Avg 1606).
CH: 64-65 mph. Fading action.
Christian Kiper, South Central, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 165-pound lean frame
Hit: Began in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride to start his swing. Some bat speed.
Power: Line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, fluid footwork, natural exchange.
Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, consistent arm action. Lands soft.
FB: Late action, around the zone accuracy.
CB: Sweeping action.
CH: Gradual action.