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
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.
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Derek Chupp, Francis Howell (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-6, 230-pounds. Tall physical build. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and continuing down the mound after landing. Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Some strikes, feel for high spin, has ride. T2381, 2197 average rpm. SL: 74-77 mph. Mostly strikes, feel for high spin, left to right break. T2316, 2196 average rpm. ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/09/25
Derek Chupp, Francis Howell (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-6, 230-pounds. Tall physical build. Hit: LHH. Upright slightly open setup with a wide base, weight starting on the back side, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger working back to even and gaining ground forward. Short flat path through the zone, mostly barrels, power present. 68.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 354' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-85 mph. Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively. ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Vizual Edge: 66.57 Edge Score
6/09/25
LHP/1B Derek Chupp (Francis Howell, 2027) emerged as one of the biggest winners from Tuesday’s gameplay portion of the event. Towering on the mound at 6-foot-6, 229 pounds, Chupp showed a notable uptick in stuff from his last appearance at the Missouri Preseason All-State earlier this year. In this latest look, the left-hander ran his fastball up to 88.9 mph, sitting comfortably at 85–88 mph with over 2,300 RPM and up to -12.6 inches of arm-side run at times. He paired it with a sharp 73–77 mph slider that helped him tally four strikeouts across two scoreless innings, and ultimately earning him Most Valuable Pitcher honors from the event. Chupp also impressed with the bat, posting a peak exit velocity of 100.1 mph for good measure. With a highly physical frame and plenty more in the tank, Chupp is a name to know in Missouri’s 2027 class.
2/22/25
Derek Chupp, Francis Howell (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 6-6, 232-pounds. Tall physical build. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding open into a balanced landing, slightly falls off after landing. Arm Action: LH. Long strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 82-85 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2147, 2050 average rpm. CB: 64-68 mph. Developing accuracy, rolling 11/5 shape. T2124, 2002 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Some strikes, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1574, 1528 average rpm. ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.
2/22/25
Derek Chupp, Francis Howell (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 6-6, 232-pounds. Tall physical build. Hit: LHH. Upright open setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and active hands. Uses a high leg lift trigger working back to even. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels, present power. 66.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 305' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-80 mph. Defense: Developing actions defensively. ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 78.53 Edge Score
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 230-pounds. Tall physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and continuing down the mound after landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Some strikes, feel for high spin, has ride. T2381, 2197 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Mostly strikes, feel for high spin, left to right break. T2316, 2196 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 230-pounds. Tall physical build.
Hit: LHH. Upright slightly open setup with a wide base, weight starting on the back side, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger working back to even and gaining ground forward. Short flat path through the zone, mostly barrels, power present. 68.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-85 mph.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.57 Edge Score
Derek Chupp, Francis Howell (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-6, 232-pounds. Tall physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding open into a balanced landing, slightly falls off after landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 82-85 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2147, 2050 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Developing accuracy, rolling 11/5 shape. T2124, 2002 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Some strikes, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1574, 1528 average rpm.
ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.
Derek Chupp, Francis Howell (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-6, 232-pounds. Tall physical build.
Hit: LHH. Upright open setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and active hands. Uses a high leg lift trigger working back to even. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels, present power. 66.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-80 mph.
Defense: Developing actions defensively.
ATH: 7.82 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.53 Edge Score