@hipps2024 
87
Velocity (max)
6/01/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Chris
Hipps
Rich Mountain JC
Berryville (HS) • AR
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Sticks
Berryville (HS) • AR
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Sticks
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/01/23
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Changeup
72.6 - 75.3
Velo Range
10/23/21
1667
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/01/23
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Slider
71 - 73.4
Velo Range
2/18/23
2007
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/18/21
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/18/21
239
Distance (max)
1/18/21
50
Sweet Spot %
1/18/21
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/18/21
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/18/21
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/18/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.52
60-yd
1/18/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
1/18/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
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)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
150
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.8
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.
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
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.
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
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).
1927
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.
23.0
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).
71.2
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).
1889
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).
74.8
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).
1667
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Slider
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).
1835
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Cutter
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).
1865
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
Splitter
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).
810
Splitter
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).
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
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).
1882
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.
23.3
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).
68.9
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).
1815
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Slider
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).
1882
Slider
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).
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
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).
1922
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.
23.9
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).
68.7
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).
1926
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).
72.5
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).
1625
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
Slider
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).
1908
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 84.6
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.1
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,889
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 73.4
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,868
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.1
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,719
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 69.3
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
703
Spin Rate (max)
810
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
80.2
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 80.0
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 82.1
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 69.0
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.0
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.5
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.9
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,055
Spin Rate (max)
2,007
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,821
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 78.4
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,838
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.2
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
1,820
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 70.0
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,647
Spin Rate (max)
1,519
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.2
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
62.3
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with control, hand rhythm to delivery to hand break, open land line with slight fall off after release.
Arm Action: RH. Small stab out of hand break to high 3/4 slot with free release.
FB: T83.2, 80-82 mph. Slight sink to arm side with more early run but plays in zone. T2058, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. T1916, 1815 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Short action that plays off sink. Cutter shape at times but shows some depth at plate creating some swing and miss potential. T1997, 1882 average rpm.
Player Spotlight
Chris Hipps: RHP/3B, (2024) Berryville, AR. 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build. Showed a ¾ slot and a long quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Fluid solid on the mound, had a quick consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic balanced finish. Slider (68-70 mph). Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed running tailing action and control arm side down in the zone. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Had glove side around the zone command and gradual slight action on his 11/5 curveball (67-70). (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926). Shows arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (72-75).
Scout Evaluation
Chris Hipps, Berryville, 2024, AR
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build.
Arm: Long quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Fluid solid. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, quick consistent arm action. Consistent athletic balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: T83. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, running tailing action.
CB: 67-70 mph. Glove side around the zone command, gradual slight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926).
CH: 72-75 mph. Arm side around the zone command, gradual fading action.
SL: 68-70 mph. (Max spin 2055; Avg 2007).
5-Foot-10, 160-Pound frame, wiry frame with projection to levers, ran a 7.52, Offensively; open set, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm, barrel sets at foot strike, lean back to extension, loses stability in front foot to contact, short stroke, uphill finish, pull side power, 75 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers up to field, quick transfer quick release, average carry, 73 mph arm strength.
PITCHING: high 3/4 slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, closed toe land, closed land, low glove arm, early tuck glove arm, works to 3b side after extension, fastball 75-78 mph, sink with angle to arm side, late life at times in zone, slider 65-70 mph, 10-4 shape, sweepy action, early action with gradual break in zone, fastball arm speed with fastball line, change up 68-69 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side run occ early action, threw in zone.