Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

1B
RHP

Ethan
Gipson

Hawken (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
Vizual Edge
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/25
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
5/29/24
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
5/29/24
22
Hard Hit %
6/23/25
Power
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/25
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/25
359
Distance (max)
6/23/25
75
Sweet Spot %
1/19/25
Run
7.46
60-yd
6/23/25
4.27
30-yd
1/19/25
1.82
10-yd
1/19/25
17.4
Run speed (max)
1/19/25
Defense
82
INF Velo
6/23/25
73
OF Velo
2/05/23
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C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

83.3
Velocity (max)
6/23/25
79 - 83
Velo Range
6/23/25
2111
Spin Rate (avg)
5/29/24

Curveball

67 - 70
Velo Range
6/12/25
2057
Spin Rate (avg)
5/29/24

Slider

71 - 75
Velo Range
6/23/25
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
5/29/24

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.46
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
7.48
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
8.00
Infield Velocity
77.0
Outfield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.0
Infield Velocity
71.0
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Position
7.46
60-yard
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Position
7.79
60-yard
76
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Position
7.48
60-yard
78
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Position
7.93
60-yard
80
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Northern Ohio Data Day
Nov 5, 2023
Position
8.00
60-yard
77
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Position
8.35
60-yard
67
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Position
71
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
79.6
Distance Max
359
Distance Avg
204
Launch Angle Avg
22.4355
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
75.7
Distance Max
293
Distance Avg
152
Launch Angle Avg
14.6717
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
80.3
Exit Velocity Avg
70.0
Distance Max
262
Distance Avg
111
Launch Angle Avg
11.1359
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
69.8
Distance Max
280
Distance Avg
145
Launch Angle Avg
21.8426
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Northern Ohio TPG Trials
May 29, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Ohio Data Day
Nov 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
188
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
204
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
63.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
74.3
Bat Speed Avg
63.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
59.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
58.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Northern Ohio TPG Trials
May 29, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.23
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.3
Bat Speed (max)
55.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
58.0
Bat Speed (max)
56.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1980
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1853
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1856
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
79.3
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
2024
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1954
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1959
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2000
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 82.7
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
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
75.6
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 74.6
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,984
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 79.5
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,023
Spin Rate (max)
1,983
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.2
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,853
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,850
Spin Rate (max)
1,823
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Sinker
80.4
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
2,024
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,026
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
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
65.8
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 65.8
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,920
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Northern Ohio TPG Trials
May 29, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 81.8
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,144
Spin Rate (max)
2,111
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
66.7
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.7
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
2,057
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
67.4
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 67.3
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,225
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 79.6
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
1,969
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 65.0
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,920
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.2
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 65.2
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,937
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2025
2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
2024 Northern Ohio TPG Trials
May 29, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.0
PBT Ohio Battle at the Crossroads
Jun 12, 2025
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
67 - 70
CB
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Pitching
80
Max FB
79 - 80
FB
67 - 69
CB
68 - 69
SL
2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
65 - 66
SL
2024 Northern Ohio TPG Trials
May 29, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
65 - 67
CB
66 - 67
SL
2023 Northern Ohio Data Day
Nov 5, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
64 - 66
CB
65 - 67
SL

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.88
30 Yard Dash
4.42
60 Yard Dash
8.18
Top Speed (MPH)
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.23
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
2.04
10-yd
4.67
30-yd
15.6
Run speed (max)
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.42
30-yd
8.18
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
2.19
RSI (max)
2.19
RSI (avg)
984
Jump Power (max)
19.8
Jump Height (max)
19.8
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.82
30 Yard Dash
4.27
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Vald
1.82
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.79
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2024
Edge Score
55.1

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/23/25
Ethan Gipson, Hawken (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. 6-3/185 with leverage. FB 79–83 (T83) and a usable 71–75 breaker; metrics (IVB/HM) suggest carry/run combo. Two-pitch foundation with frame to grow.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T83, 79-83 mph. T2100, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. T1984, 1862 average rpm.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60.
6/23/25
Ethan Gipson, Hawken (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. 6-3/185 with leverage. FB 79–83 (T83) and a usable 71–75 breaker; metrics (IVB/HM) suggest carry/run combo. Two-pitch foundation with frame to grow.
Hit: RHH
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60.
2/08/25
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
1/19/25
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long, wiry frame with room to fill out
Delivery: Rock and fire windup, high leg kick, good extension from bottom half
Arm Action: RH. Short path out of a 3/4 slot, moderate arm speed
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Showed consistent ASR, plays harder than the gun would suggest T2023, 1983 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Average CB T1947, 1853 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Average SL T1850, 1823 average rpm.
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/19/25
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long, wiry frame with room to fill out
Hit: RHH. Close, open setup, Moderate leg kick, big stride, hands drift back pre contact Bottom half generates a ton of torque, hands drop on plane early work barrel North/South 62.4 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Shortened 3/4 slot, short arm path
Defense: Confident glove, positions to throw well
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
7/30/24
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Projectable, athletic frame.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. Easy effort.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. T2026, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. T1920, 1806 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.
7/30/24
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Projectable, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60.
5/29/24
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long frame, big wingspan
Arm Action: RH
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. T2144, 2111 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. T2089, 2057 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. T2225, 2178 average rpm.
5/29/24
Ethan Gipson, Hawken School (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long frame, big wingspan
Hit: RHH
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 260' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Strong arm for postion, Shorter natural arm action
Defense: Smooth footwork with above average hands
Vizual Edge: 55.1 Edge Score
2/03/24

Ethan Gipson: 1B/RHP, (2026) Hawken, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (61.6 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; has soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.93 at the event. On the mound, had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2137; Avg 1969). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 1920; Avg 1763). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 1936; Avg 1932). 


2/12/23

Ethan Gipson: 1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 6-foot, 163-pound. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 67 mph; showed a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.35.   


2/05/23

Ethan Gipson: 1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. (55.2 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a simple short swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 70 mph; showed soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 73 mph; showed a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action.

11/19/22

Ethan Gipson: 1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. (56.6 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Has average bat speed, upward swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels through his round. Pull side up the middle approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 69 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, in control footwork, and firm hands.   

10/15/22

1B/OF, (2026) Hawken, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. (60.7 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 71 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. 


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2024
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2024 Ohio Prospect Games
Jul 30, 2024
Physical - Athlete
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