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: Brylee Rupiper
• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 18
• Height: 5'7"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: First Base (1B)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 9
• School: Gretna
• Organization: Nebraska Gold

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.964s (Rank: 68/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.319s (Rank: 67/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.010s (Rank: 66/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.814s (Rank: 83/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 68mph (Rank: 43/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 22deg
• Bat Speed: 64mph (Rank: 25/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 16mph (Rank: 72/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 63mph (Rank: 23/112)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.910s (Rank: 14/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Brylee's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the bottom half of participants for sprint-related tests.
• Her 5-10-5 shuttle time (Rank 83) indicates potential for enhanced agility training.

Hitting

• Demonstrates solid bat speed (Rank 25), suggesting good potential in power hitting.
• Exit velocity (Rank 43) is above average, indicating decent contact ability.
• Peak hand speed (Rank 72) could be an area for improvement to enhance overall hitting performance.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity ranks in the top quarter of participants (Rank 23), showcasing strong arm strength for her position.

Catching

• Excellent pop time (Rank 14) demonstrates advanced catching skills and quick release, a significant asset for a catcher.

Overall Assessment

Brylee Rupiper shows promise as a catcher with strong arm strength and excellent pop time, placing her among the top performers in catching-specific metrics. Her hitting skills, particularly bat speed, are also noteworthy. While her speed and agility metrics indicate areas for improvement, her strengths in key catching skills make her a valuable prospect behind the plate. Focusing on enhancing her agility and sprint speed could further round out her athletic profile. Given her strong performance in position-specific skills, Brylee appears to be a solid catching prospect with the potential to excel at higher levels of play.