Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
• Event Date: Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
• Event Location: Griffon Indoor Sports Complex - 4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64507
• Event Participants: 112
• States Represented: 13

Player Profile

• Name: Rhiannon Rees
• Birth Date: 05/16/2008
• Age: 16
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Height: 5'7"
• Primary Position: LHP
• Secondary Position: OF
• Bats/Throws: L/L
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• School Name: Grinnell
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 16

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.937s (Rank: 53/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.304s (Rank: 64/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.207s (Rank: 83/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.873s (Rank: 87/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 72mph (Rank: 14/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 20deg
• Bat Speed: 62mph (Rank: 31/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 18mph (Rank: 50/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 30/112)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 17/112)
• Fastball Spin: 1,397RPM (Rank: 3/112)
• Curve Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 17/112)
• Curve Spin: 1,096RPM (Rank: 9/112)
• Change-up Velocity: 37mph (Rank: 17/112)
• Change-up Spin: 716RPM (Rank: 22/112)
• Rise Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 17/112)
• Rise Spin: 1,077RPM (Rank: 15/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Rhiannon's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the lower half of participants.
• Her 10-yard split time (1.937s) is her best speed metric, ranking 53rd out of 112 participants.
• Agility, as measured by the 5-10-5 shuttle, is an area for focused development (Rank: 87/112).

Hitting

• Excellent exit velocity (72mph) ranks 14th out of 112, indicating strong hitting potential.
• Bat speed (62mph) is also competitive, ranking 31st overall.
• Peak hand speed (18mph) is middle of the pack, suggesting potential for improvement in swing mechanics.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity of 62mph ranks 30th, showing above-average arm strength for the group.

Pitching

• Fastball velocity (59mph) is competitive, ranking 17th among participants.
• Outstanding fastball spin rate (1,397RPM) ranks 3rd, indicating excellent movement potential.
• Curve and rise pitches show good velocity and spin rates, ranking consistently in the top 20%.
• Change-up velocity (37mph) maintains a good ranking, but the spin rate (716RPM) could be improved.

Overall Assessment

Rhiannon Rees demonstrates strong potential as a left-handed pitcher with notable hitting abilities. Her pitching metrics are particularly impressive, with fastball spin rate standing out as elite (3rd rank). Her exit velocity in hitting also shows promise, ranking 14th overall. While her speed and agility metrics indicate areas for improvement, her arm strength and pitching abilities make her a valuable prospect, especially considering her left-handedness. Focus on enhancing speed and agility could significantly boost her overall profile. As an uncommitte