The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Jacob Sipple: RHP/1B, (2026) Beechwood High School, KY. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. (57.9 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, shows a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 59 mph; had soft hands, a quick exchange, and consistent footwork. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 64 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. On the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. (Max spin 1603; Avg 1513). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 1457; Avg 1422).
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Jacob Sipple: RHP/1B, (2026) Beechwood High School, KY. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. (57.9 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, shows a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 59 mph; had soft hands, a quick exchange, and consistent footwork. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 64 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. On the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. (Max spin 1603; Avg 1513). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 1457; Avg 1422).
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