Comprehensive Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: Top Gun GAME Test
• Event Date: Aug 25 2024, 8:00AM - 6:00PM CST
• Event Location: Mid America Sports Complex - 20000 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218
• Event Participants: 44
• States Represented: 3

Player Profile

• Name: Morgan Hinton
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'1"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 2B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 27
• School: Spring Hill High School

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.188s (Rank: 34/44)
• Home to 1st: 3.686s (Rank: 38/44)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.527s (Rank: 35/44)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.343s (Rank: 19/44)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 28/44)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 34deg
• Bat Speed: 51mph (Rank: 28/44)
• Peak Hand Speed: 15mph (Rank: 31/44)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 47mph (Rank: 38/44)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 9/44)
• Fastball Spin: 32RPM (Rank: 11/44)
• Change-up Velocity: 47mph (Rank: 9/44)
• Change-up Spin: 50RPM (Rank: 12/44)
• Rise Ball Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 9/44)
• Rise Ball Spin: 12RPM (Rank: 7/44)

Strength

• Grip Strength (Left): 56 (Rank: 25/44)
• Grip Strength (Right): 69 (Rank: 25/44)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Morgan's speed and agility metrics show room for improvement. Her 10 yard split, home to 1st, and 40 yard split times rank in the bottom quarter of participants. However, her 5-10-5 shuttle time ranks slightly better at 19th out of 44, indicating better short-distance agility.

Hitting

Morgan's hitting metrics are in the middle range of participants. Her exit velocity and bat speed both rank 28th out of 44, showing average power. Her peak hand speed ranks slightly lower at 31st, suggesting an area for potential improvement in her swing mechanics.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 47mph ranking 38th out of 44, Morgan's arm strength appears to be an area needing significant development.

Pitching

Pitching is clearly Morgan's strength. Her fastball and rise ball velocities both rank 9th out of 44 participants at 52mph, which is impressive considering her height. Her change-up velocity also ranks 9th at 47mph, showing good speed differential. Her spin rates for fastball, change-up, and rise ball all rank in the top third of participants, indicating good movement on her pitches.

Strength

Morgan's grip strength is average among participants, ranking 25th out of 44 for both left and right hands. This suggests a solid foundation but room for improvement in overall strength.

Overall Assessment

Morgan Hinton demonstrates significant potential as a pitcher, with velocities and spin rates ranking in the top quarter of participants across her pitch types. This is particularly impressive given her height of 5'1". Her pitching abilities are clearly her standout skill and should be the focus of her development and recruitment efforts.

Areas for improvement include speed, agility, and arm strength, which all rank in the bottom quarter of participants. Enhancing these attributes could significantly boost her overall performance, especially in her secondary position as a second baseman.