2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: 2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects
• Event Date: Nov 17 2024, 8:00AM - 5:00PM CST
• Event Location: Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility - 1785 SW Durow Rd, Topeka, KS 66621
• Event Participants: 86
• States Represented: 12

Player Profile: Taylor Johnson

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 15
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: SS
• Secondary Position: 2B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 13
• School: Whitehall (Division IV)
• Organization: Wisconsin Fastpitch Academy

Accolades and Awards

• All Conference
• 2024 Team MVP
• 2024 Golden Glove Infield

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.151s (Rank: 74/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.548s (Rank: 73/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.329s (Rank: 75/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.400s (Rank: 56/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 80/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 21deg
• Bat Speed: 58mph (Rank: 63/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 10/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 56/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Taylor's speed metrics indicate an area for improvement. Her 10 yard split, home to 1st, and 40 yard split times rank in the bottom quartile of participants. However, her agility, as measured by the 5-10-5 shuttle, shows better performance, ranking near the middle of the pack.

Hitting

Taylor demonstrates mixed results in hitting metrics. Her exit velocity ranks relatively low (80th out of 86), suggesting room for improvement in power generation. However, her peak hand speed is exceptionally high, ranking 10th out of 86 participants, indicating good bat control and potential for quick adjustments. Bat speed is slightly below average, ranking 63rd.

Arm Strength

Taylor's throwing velocity ranks in the middle of the pack (56th out of 86), indicating average arm strength for her position.

Overall Assessment

Taylor Johnson displays a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. Her standout attribute is her peak hand speed in hitting, which ranks in the top 12% of participants. This suggests good bat control and the potential for consistent contact. However, her speed metrics and exit velocity rank in the bottom quartile, indicating areas where focused training could yield significant improvements.

Her arm strength is average for the group, which is adequate for her primary position as a shortstop but could be enhanced to give her an edge. The agility shuttle time, ranking near the middle, shows promise and could be built upon to improve her overall defensive capabilities.

Given her accolades (All Conference, Team MVP, Golden Glove Infield) and her current metrics, Taylor shows potential as a defensive infielder with room to grow offensively. Focusing on improving her speed and power generation in hitting could significantly elevate her overall performance and attractiveness to college programs.

As an uncommitted player with varsity experience and notable school awards, Taylor has a solid foundation to build upon. Targeted training in her areas of lower performance could help her become a more well-rounded player and improve her prospects for college recruitment.