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: Caidence Phillips
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'9"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 7
• Schools of Interest: Tennessee State University

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.001s (Rank: 77/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.427s (Rank: 83/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.272s (Rank: 86/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 67mph (Rank: 55/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 32deg
• Bat Speed: 59mph (Rank: 58/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 27mph (Rank: 2/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 63mph (Rank: 25/112)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 9/112)
• Fastball Spin Rate: 1,194RPM (Rank: 9/112)
• Curve Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 9/112)
• Curve Spin Rate: 1,408RPM (Rank: 3/112)
• Change-up Velocity: 51mph (Rank: 9/112)
• Change-up Spin Rate: 1,374RPM (Rank: 1/112)
• Rise Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 9/112)
• Rise Spin Rate: 1,253RPM (Rank: 8/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Caidence's speed metrics show room for improvement. Her 10-yard split, home to 1st, and 40-yard split times rank in the bottom third of participants. Focusing on explosive start techniques and overall speed training could significantly enhance her performance in this area.

Hitting

Caidence demonstrates average to above-average hitting metrics. Her exit velocity and bat speed are around the middle of the pack, indicating solid contact ability. Notably, her peak hand speed ranks 2nd among all participants, suggesting excellent potential for quick, powerful swings. Developing consistency in translating this hand speed into bat speed and exit velocity could lead to significant improvements in her offensive output.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 63mph ranking 25th out of 112 participants, Caidence shows above-average arm strength. This is a valuable asset for her primary position as a right-handed pitcher and her secondary position at first base.

Pitching

Caidence's pitching metrics are particularly impressive:

• Her fastball and curve both clock in at 62mph, ranking 9th in velocity for both pitches.
• Her change-up, at 51mph, also ranks 9th, showing good velocity separation from her fastball.
• Spin rates are exceptional, with her curve ranking 3rd, fastball 9th, and change-up 1st among participants.
• Her rise ball also shows promise, ranking 9th in velocity and 8th in spin rate.

These metrics indicate that Caidence has the potential to be a dominant pitcher with a diverse and effective pitch repertoire.

Overall Assessment

Caidence Phillips demonstrates significant potential as a right-handed pitcher with solid secondary skills as a first baseman. Her pitching metrics are particularly strong, showing above-average velocity and exceptional spin rates across multiple pitch types. This suggests she has the tools to be a highly effective pitcher at the high school level and beyond.

While her speed and agility metrics indicate an area for improvement,