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Model Last Run Sep 25, 2026 · 2:59 PM ET

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Player profile

Grant Kipp

CHC · AAA · P Development List

Chicago Cubs · Age at assessment: 26.9 · Bats: R · Throws: R

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Command results ahead of the tool grade

Current strike throwing is outperforming the verified command expectation

High Confidence · 99%
PB Rank#2,400
Prospect Score45
Median43
Performance51
Trend0.0%

Why the player is here

  • Command 45; command evidence sits near the 64th percentile for comparable pitchers
  • BB/9 is 3.9

What could change the read

  • A 10.7 K/9 shows the stuff is still missing bats

Context for this assessment, not a verified explanation for movement between model runs.

Tool vs observed results

Percentile scale
Stuff+10.2 percentile gap
Expected 58 Observed 69
Command+22.3 percentile gap
Expected 42 Observed 64

Verified tool expectations alongside results for comparable players. Percentiles are not scouting grades.

Model history

Median movement
First recorded 44 Latest recorded 43
48 36.5 25 2026-06-04 · Median 44 2026-06-05 · Median 44 2026-06-06 · Median 43 2026-06-07 · Median 43 2026-06-08 · Median 36 2026-06-09 · Median 36 2026-06-10 · Median 36 2026-06-11 · Median 35 2026-06-12 · Median 35 2026-06-13 · Median 35 2026-06-14 · Median 35 2026-06-15 · Median 35 2026-06-16 · Median 35 2026-06-17 · Median 35 2026-06-18 · Median 35 2026-06-19 · Median 35 2026-06-20 · Median 35 2026-06-21 · Median 35 2026-06-22 · Median 36 2026-06-23 · Median 36 2026-06-24 · Median 36 2026-06-25 · Median 36 2026-06-26 · Median 36 2026-06-28 · Median 35 2026-06-29 · Median 35 2026-06-30 · Median 35 2026-07-01 · Median 35 2026-07-03 · Median 39 2026-07-05 · Median 39 2026-07-07 · Median 38 2026-07-09 · Median 38 2026-07-11 · Median 38 2026-07-12 · Median 38 2026-07-14 · Median 38 2026-07-16 · Median 38 2026-07-21 · Median 38 2026-07-22 · Median 38 2026-07-23 · Median 40 2026-07-24 · Median 40 2026-08-20 · Median 29 2026-08-22 · Median 29 2026-08-23 · Median 31.2 2026-08-25 · Median 31.2 2026-08-27 · Median 41 2026-08-28 · Median 41 2026-09-01 · Median 41 2026-09-02 · Median 41 2026-09-03 · Median 41 2026-09-05 · Median 41 2026-09-06 · Median 41 2026-09-09 · Median 43 2026-09-14 · Median 43.3 2026-09-15 · Median 43 2026-09-16 · Median 43 2026-09-17 · Median 43 2026-09-18 · Median 43 2026-09-19 · Median 43 2026-09-21 · Median 43 2026-09-22 · Median 43 2026-09-24 · Median 43 2026-09-25 · Median 43 2026-06-04 2026-09-25

2026-09-25 · Median 43

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Metrics to follow

BB/9 3.9

Primary strike-throwing checkpoint

Definition

Walks allowed per nine innings pitched. Lower is generally better

WHIP 1.30

Tracks total traffic allowed

Definition

Walks and hits allowed per inning pitched. Lower is generally better

K-BB% 17.6%

Balances dominance against walks

Definition

Strikeout percentage minus walk percentage, a compact measure of pitcher dominance and control

Next checkpointRecheck BB/9, WHIP, and K-BB% after the next 20 innings

2026 season

Current season · regular season
G25
IP92.0
ERA4.50
WHIP1.29
K/910.7
BB/93.9
K-BB%17.6%

2 teams · Total · All levels · Updated

Scouting Scenario Range

Model Range0.0%
394348
LowMedianHigh
206099
Performance 51

Profile Context

RiskLow Risk · 22
MLB / Model Watch
Confidence91
TypePitcher

Backtested Forecasts

Separate from scouting grades
2027 MiLB production43.3
Historical 80% error band21–66
MLB arrival in 3 years40%
Productive MLB role in 3 years7%

The next-season score assumes at least 20 IP. A productive MLB role means a regular playing-time season with above-average measured hitting or pitching production. This is not a WAR forecast.

Scouting Tools

Source: Verified public scouting report
Fastball icon
Fastball40Developmental
Slider icon
Slider55Avg
Curveball icon
Curveball60Above Avg
Cutter icon
Cutter40Developmental
Changeup icon
Changeup40Developmental
Command icon
Control45Fringe
Overall icon
Overall40Developmental

Tool Profile

Tool ProfileFastballSliderCurveballCutterChangeupCommand20-80 grade scaleArchetype: Curveball-Driven

Player Stats

Recent regular season
PeriodTeamLevelWLERAGGSSVIPHRERHRBBSOWHIPK/9
Last 7 daysNo recent game logs available
Last 30 daysAll teamsAll levels202.164008.152205101.2010.80
Year-by-year regular season
YearTeamLevelWLERAGGSSVIPHRERHRBBSOWHIPK/9
2026Iowa CubsAAA405.09136040.2362423724491.4810.84
2026Knoxville SmokiesAA144.031211051.1432423516601.1510.52
20262 teams · TotalAll levels544.502517092.079484612401091.2910.66
2025Knoxville SmokiesAA674.2226230108.286555110571101.329.11
2024South Bend CubsHigh-A135.50107036.0282222319381.319.50
2024ACL CubsACL0110.803305.08860191.8016.20
20242 teams · TotalAll levels146.151310041.0363028320471.3710.32
2023South Bend CubsHigh-A038.1455021.026191959251.6710.71
2023Myrtle Beach PelicansSingle-A373.241817077.2713528526801.259.27
20232 teams · TotalAll levels3104.292322098.297544710351051.349.58
2022Myrtle Beach PelicansSingle-A016.0555019.117161337171.247.91
2022ACL CubsACL000.001102.02000021.009.00
20222 teams · TotalAll levels015.4866021.119161337191.228.02

Regular season only. Totals combine team and level stints. Recent windows overlap and use cached game logs. Stats refreshed: 2026-09-25T14:54:05.

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