2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

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

Player Profile: Toria Rother

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'8"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: Shortstop (SS)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 20
• School: Papillion-LaVista (Class 1A)
• Organization: Nebraska Thunder

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.776s (Rank: 6/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.152s (Rank: 14/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.696s (Rank: 18/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.280s (Rank: 44/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 67mph (Rank: 33/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 26 degrees
• Bat Speed: 55mph (Rank: 75/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 9/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 10/86)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.713s (Rank: 2/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Toria demonstrates exceptional initial quickness, ranking 6th in the 10-yard split.
• Good speed from home to first, placing 14th overall.
• Solid 40-yard split time, ranking in the top quarter of participants.
• Room for improvement in agility, as shown by the 5-10-5 shuttle rank.

Hitting

• Exit velocity is above average, indicating good power potential.
• Vertical bat angle of 26 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path.
• Bat speed is an area for improvement, ranking near the bottom of participants.
• Excellent peak hand speed, ranking 9th overall, shows potential for quick bat control.

Arm Strength

• Strong throwing velocity, ranking 10th among all participants.
• This arm strength is valuable for both catching and shortstop positions.

Catching

• Outstanding pop time, ranking 2nd overall, demonstrating elite catching skills.
• This metric, combined with arm strength, indicates Toria is a high-level catching prospect.

Overall Assessment

Toria Rother shows promise as a high-level catching prospect with elite pop times and strong arm strength. Her speed metrics, particularly in short distances, are impressive for a catcher. While her hitting metrics show some inconsistency, her high peak hand speed suggests potential for improvement in bat speed and overall hitting performance. Toria's versatility as a catcher/shortstop, combined with her top-tier defensive skills behind the plate, make her a valuable uncommitted prospect in the 2027 class.