Alannah Hodges
Player · C/OF · 2025 · MO
Player
Alannah Hodges
Grad Year
2025
State
MO
Position
C/OF
Bats/Throws
Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis
Event Information
- Event Type: Metrics
- Event Name: Top Gun GAME Test
- Event Date: Aug 25 2024, 8:00AM - 6:00PM CST
- Event Location: Mid America Sports Complex - 20000 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218
- Event Participants: 44
- States Represented: 3
Player Profile
- Name: Alannah Hodges
- Graduation Year: 2025
- Age: 17
- Height: 5'3"
- Primary Position: C
- Secondary Position: OF
- Bats/Throws: R
- Player Number: 00
- School: Blue Springs South
- Organization: Team Kansas
- Coach: Nick Denning
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 2.176s (Rank: 33/44)
- Home to 1st: 3.592s (Rank: 35/44)
- 40 Yard Split: 6.014s (Rank: 15/44)
- 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.386s (Rank: 21/44)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 68mph (Rank: 2/44)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 25deg
- Bat Speed: 66mph (Rank: 1/44)
- Peak Hand Speed: 22mph (Rank: 1/44)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 12/44)
Catching
- Pop Time: 1.770s (Rank: 1/44)
Strength
- Left Grip: 62 (Rank: 26/44)
- Right Grip: 67 (Rank: 26/44)
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
- Alannah's speed metrics show room for improvement, particularly in short-distance sprints.
- Her 40-yard split time ranks in the top half of participants, indicating better performance over longer distances.
- Agility (5-10-5 shuttle) is slightly above average, suggesting decent change-of-direction ability.
Hitting
- Exceptional performance in hitting metrics, ranking 1st in bat speed and peak hand speed.
- High exit velocity (2nd rank) demonstrates strong hitting power.
- Vertical bat angle of 25 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path.
Arm Strength
- Throwing velocity ranks in the top third of participants, showing above-average arm strength for her position.
Catching
- Outstanding pop time, ranking 1st among participants, indicating excellent catching and throwing skills.
Strength
- Grip strength for both hands ranks in the middle of the pack, suggesting average overall strength.
Overall Assessment
Alannah Hodges demonstrates exceptional skills in hitting and catching, with top rankings in bat speed, hand speed, and pop time. Her hitting metrics are particularly impressive, indicating potential as a power hitter. While her speed and agility metrics show room for improvement, her arm strength is above average. As a catcher with strong hitting abilities, Alannah appears to be a valuable asset behind the plate and in the batting lineup. Focus on improving sprint speed and maintaining her excellent hitting and catching skills could further enhance her overall performance.