2024 Top Gun Invitational National Elite Showcase - Metrics Event Report

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: 2024 Top Gun Invitational National Elite Showcase
• Event Date: Jun 12 2024, 8:00AM - 4:00PM CST
• Event Location: Mid America Sports Complex - 20000 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218
• Event Participants: 215
• States Represented: 29

Player Profile: Marissa Granade

• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'6"
• Positions: RHP (Primary), 1B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 14
• School: Ponderosa
• Organization: All American Sports Academy

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.160s (Rank: 127/215)
• Home to 1st: 3.670s (Rank: 127/215)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.620s (Rank: 127/215)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.550s (Rank: 104/215)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 88/215)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 39/215)
• Fastball True Spin: 309RPM
• Fastball Spin: 817RPM (Rank: 41/215)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Marissa's speed metrics indicate an area for improvement. Her rankings in the 10 yard split, home to 1st, and 40 yard split are all 127th out of 215 participants, placing her in the bottom 41% of the field. Her 5-10-5 shuttle time shows slightly better agility, ranking 104th, which puts her in the middle of the pack. Focused training on explosiveness and overall speed could significantly enhance her performance.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 59mph, ranking 88th out of 215, Marissa demonstrates above-average arm strength. This places her in the top 41% of participants, which is a solid foundation for her primary position as a right-handed pitcher.

Pitching

Marissa's pitching metrics showcase her strengths on the mound:

• Her fastball velocity of 55mph ranks 39th out of 215, placing her in the top 18% of participants. This is a significant asset for a right-handed pitcher.
• The fastball spin rate of 817RPM ranks 41st, again in the top 19% of the field, indicating good movement on her pitches.
• The true spin of 309RPM suggests room for improvement in spin efficiency, which could further enhance pitch movement and effectiveness.

Overall Assessment

Marissa Granade demonstrates notable strengths as a right-handed pitcher, with her fastball velocity and spin rate placing her in the top 20% of participants. These attributes make her a promising prospect on the mound. Her arm strength is also above average, supporting her effectiveness as a pitcher and her potential at first base.

Areas for improvement include overall speed and agility, where focused training could enhance her defensive range and baserunning capabilities. Additionally, working on spin efficiency could further elevate her pitching performance.

Given her strong pitching metrics and room for growth in other areas, Marissa shows potential as a collegiate-level pitcher. Continued development of her strengths and targeted improvement in speed and agility could make her an attractive recruit for college softball programs.