Tripp
Johns

Mature 6-foot-2, 207-pound frame with inherent strength and physicality. Wields one of the stronger left-handed bats in the class, has reached a peak exit velocity of 99 mph previously in front of our staff.

Tripp Johns, Lafayette (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 207-pounds. Physical and projectable build with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Starts with a neutral stance and upright posture with hands getting set at shoulder height. Slow loads the weight onto the top of the back foot.  Simple stride to a narrow base with early rhythm.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg.  Slight lean back in posture at contact point.  Hands work rotationally through the zone with a slight uphill bat path.  Does a good job of working the lower half underneath the ball.  Shows quick hands through the zone and good overall bat speed.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a shorter arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with shorter strides and lateral routes.  Fields the ball slightly deep into the body with some glove action and a sure glove.  Shows a good slow roller technique.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B / 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 225-pounds, big frame with strength
Defense: INF - 76 mph, smooth actions on the infield, shows good range for his size, clean transfers, quality footwork 
Arm: Right-handed, clean arm action, three-quarter release
Hit: Right-handed, physical presence at the plate, tall and upright stance, simple weight transfer load, some rhythm to his hands, quick bat, feel for the barrel, flat bat path, showed some pull pop, mostly line drive and fly ball contact during round
Run: 8.28 second 60

Tripp Johns: 3B/1B, (2023) Lafayette, MO. 6-foot-2, 215-pound sturdy frame. At the plate, Johns had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, used upward swing plane and high finish. Had some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. In the infield, has sure hands, solid foot work and a lengthy exchange. Had an-over-the-top slot and decent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 8.07 in the 60-yard dash.

Tripp Johns: 3B/1B, (2023) Lafayette, MO. 6-foot-2, 215-pound sturdy frame. At the plate, Johns had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, used upward swing plane and high finish. Had some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. In the infield, has sure hands, solid foot work and a lengthy exchange. Had an-over-the-top slot and decent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 8.07 in the 60-yard dash.

Johns is a big bodied 6-foot-2, 215-pound corner infielder in Missouri’s 2023 class. He ran a 7.89 second 60 and posted an exit velocity of 88 mph. During batting practice, Johns starts in a relaxed and upright stance, leg lift, in line stride, flat bat path, mostly pull side contact with flashes of some pop. Defensively on the infield, Johns moves well for this size, shows some athleticism, glove tap with his transfers, 78 mph across the infield, mostly accurate throws.

Johns is a big bodied 6-foot-2, 215-pound corner infielder in Missouri’s 2023 class. He ran a 7.89 second 60 and posted an exit velocity of 88 mph. During batting practice, Johns starts in a relaxed and upright stance, leg lift, in line stride, flat bat path, mostly pull side contact with flashes of some pop. Defensively on the infield, Johns moves well for this size, shows some athleticism, glove tap with his transfers, 78 mph across the infield, mostly accurate throws.