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Derek Gippson
2022 GRAD
 |  SS/2B
 |  Gurabo, PR
COMMITMENT
Best PG Grade
9
ABOUT PG GRADES
NATIONAL RANKING PR STATE RANKING
500 184
19 8
OVERALL SS OVERALL SS
Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
6-0
  155

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
L/R
BATS/THROWS
19 and 10 mos
AGE
18 and 6 mos
Age at 2022 Draft
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PG EVENT RESULTS
6.86 sec
60 YARD DASH 10/24/2020
1.69 sec
10 YARD SPLIT 10/24/2020
91 mph
IF VELO 10/24/2020
93 mph
EXIT VELO 10/24/2020
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 PG Fall Top Prospect National Showcase  
Derek Gippson is a 2022 SS/ with a 5-11 150 lb. frame from Gurabo, PR who attends Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. Recorded a 6.86 second 60-yard dash time. Medium frame with good athleticism and solid wiry strength throughout. Primary shortstop who stays low to the ground and hands work well throughout the swing. Arm is very good recorded up to 91 mph across the diamond. Snatchy hands with exciting defensive tools. Lefthanded hitter with a slightly open stance, a loose swing, and fast hands. Easy bat speed and turns the barrel over with intent. Easy loft to the stroke with good leverage to the pull side. Consistent line drive contact that posits power upside. Great student. Named to the 2020 PG Fall Top Prospect National TP List.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+2.66 MPH
Max Barrel Speed since 10/24/2020
+.93
Impact Momentum since 10/24/2020
+1.74 Gs
Max Acceleration since 10/24/2020
Best PG Grade: 9
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF 2022 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
60 6.86 sec 7.39 sec
89.83%
10 SPL 1.69 sec 1.72 sec
59.73%
IF 91 mph 77 mph
97.78%
CATEGORIES TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Exit Velo 93 mph 81 mph
95.18%
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Max Barrel Speed 65.765 mph 63.89 mph
64.56%
Impact Momentum 23.865 23.74
52.85%
Max Acceleration 28.988 g's 31.51 g's
35.35%
BEST SINGLE GAME STATS
BATTING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
At bats: 4 Jan 16, 2021 vs. Siege 2022 Scout Team
Runs: 2 Mar 18, 2022 vs. Fep Yellow
Hits: 3 Oct 03, 2019 vs. Florida Dodgers 2021 Scout Team
RBI's: 2 Oct 03, 2019 vs. Florida Dodgers 2021 Scout Team
Doubles: 1 Mar 18, 2022 vs. Puerto Rico Union
Triples: 1 Oct 05, 2019 vs. Iowa Sticks Scout
Home runs: 1 Mar 18, 2022 vs. Fep Yellow
Total bases: 5 Mar 18, 2022 vs. Fep Yellow
Walks: 2 Jan 15, 2022 vs. Phenom Midwest
Stolen bases: 2 Oct 25, 2020 vs. 3-Gold
Hit by pitch: 1 Mar 18, 2022 vs. Puerto Rico Union