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2019 14U National Showcase
Joe Karpierz is a 2022 SS/2B with a 5-11 150 lb. frame from Cohoes, NY who attends Shaker. Medium and lean frame, athletic with room to fill throughout. Ran a 7.21 second 60 yard dash. Primary shortstop, moves to the baseball well with long strides taken laterally, clean footwork and hands that flashed during drills, playable gather with a clean exchange to his hand, solid arm strength as well topping out at 82 mph across the diamond, projects well in the middle infield. Righthanded hitter, sets up at the plate with a wide base and high back elbow, shifts into contact starting with a small leg lift trigger, rotational actions, open up front side at times and meets the baseball out in front, fluid swing path with tools to work with improved timing. Great student.