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: Carter Raymond
• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 18
• Height: 5'7"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: UTL
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 7
• School: Randolph
• Organization: MN Force

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.905s (Rank: 42/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.086s (Rank: 21/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.525s (Rank: 19/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.008s (Rank: 6/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 66mph (Rank: 61/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 36 degrees
• Bat Speed: 58mph (Rank: 64/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 18mph (Rank: 53/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 42/112)

Pitching

• Fastball:
  • Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 21/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,116 RPM (Rank: 14/112)
  • True Spin: 462 RPM
• Curveball:
  • Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 21/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,229 RPM (Rank: 7/112)
  • True Spin: 615 RPM
• Changeup:
  • Velocity: 37mph (Rank: 21/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,144 RPM (Rank: 6/112)
  • True Spin: 1,102 RPM
• Drop Ball:
  • Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 21/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,154 RPM (Rank: 1/112)
  • True Spin: 502 RPM

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Carter demonstrates good speed and exceptional agility. Her 5-10-5 shuttle time ranks 6th out of 112 participants, indicating excellent lateral quickness and change of direction ability. Her 40-yard split time is also impressive, ranking 19th overall.

Hitting

Carter's hitting metrics suggest areas for improvement. Her exit velocity and bat speed rank in the lower half of participants. However, her vertical bat angle of 36 degrees is within an acceptable range for generating lift on the ball.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 61mph, Carter ranks 42nd out of 112 participants, indicating average to above-average arm strength for this group.

Pitching

Carter shows promise as a pitcher, particularly with her off-speed pitches:

• Her fastball velocity is solid, ranking 21st overall.
• Her curveball shows excellent spin rate, ranking 7th among participants.
• Her changeup demonstrates exceptional spin control, ranking 6th in spin rate.
• Most notably, her drop ball ranks 1st in spin rate, indicating a potentially devastating pitch.

Overall Assessment

Carter Raymond demonstrates a diverse skill set with particular strengths in pitching and agility. Her standout performances in the 5-10-5 shuttle and pitching spin rates, especially for her drop ball, suggest she has the potential to be a formidable pitcher with excellent fielding capabilities.

While her hitting metrics indicate room for improvement, her pitching arsenal and agility