Jon Pieper
7 # Left Fielder
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 5 Years
Full Name: Jonathan David Pieper
Birthplace: Zion, IL.
Born: March 24th, 1988
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 2nd, 2009
Nickname: Jon
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 6’00” / Weight: 195
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Stats | 47 | 145 | 130 | 32 | 65 | 49 | .448 | 36 | 6 | 4 | 3 | .554 | 13 | 40 | 14 | 15 | .377 | 1.002 | 1 | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Career | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Playoffs | 3 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 7 | .727 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .900 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .700 | 1.627 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Tournaments | 15 | 48 | 46 | 13 | 29 | 27 | .604 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .630 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | .587 | 1.235 | 0 | 2 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Fall League | 8 | 22 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 8 | .500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .421 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | .421 | .921 | 0 | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 40 | Power: 45 | Run: 53 | Arm: 50 | Field: 65 | Overall: 41
First Pro Contract: Squirts Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2011
Team debut: 5-31-11 vs. CTL Global Club, at SportsPark, B’ going ( 2 for 4 , 2 Runs )
Last Game: 9-29-11 vs. A V P Softball, at SportsPark, C’ going ( 1 for 3 , Run )
First Base Hit: Tuesday May 31th, 2011 vs. CTL Global Softball, Gm 1 at SportsPark, B’
First Double: Saturday June 11th, 2011 vs. Elite Softball Club, Gm 1 at Logger Park, WI.
First Triple: Tuesday June 7th, 2011 vs. Bubba’s Softball, Gm 2 at SportsPark, C’
First Home Run: Tuesday May 31th, 2011 vs. CTL Global Softball, Gm 1 at SportsPark, B’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Jon Pieper is equipped with a toolbox of skills. He’s a quick twitch athlete who makes hard contact, runs fast, throws well,and has the potential to hit for power though it hasn’t fully developed yet. With that said, Pieper must increase his times appear indecisive. Pieper will get good loft, but not so much where he bats out of the hitting zone quickly. Torque he creates between his torso and hips. Though Pieper has a tendency to let the ball travel deep into his hitting zone, and waits to unload on it, resulting into ground balls.
Base-Running & Defense
Jon Pieper has above-average speed, and displays good judgment on the bases and will take an extra base if ignored. Defensively, Pieper possesses terrific instincts in the outfield. He covers plenty of ground with his speed and his plus-plus accurate arm unquestionably plays well. Pieper leads all softball outfielders with the highest fielding percentage; his assists are misleading because few teams will risk running on his quick-release pinpoint accuracy throws. He routinely makes plays no one else even attempts. Pieper is now considered to be the standard by which all other outfielders are measured. And is among the best young player currently in the leagues.
Awards
Rookie of the Year 2011
