2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Metrics Event Report

Event Information

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

Player Profile: Taylor Froese

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 15
• Height: 5'10"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: Third Base (3B)
• School: Inman High School
• School Division: Class 2A
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 11
• School Accolades: All State
• Organization: Kansas Renegades
• Coach: Mark Walker

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.137s (Rank: 73/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.504s (Rank: 66/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.175s (Rank: 60/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.210s (Rank: 32/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 70mph (Rank: 17/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 25 degrees
• Bat Speed: 61mph (Rank: 44/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 23/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 5/86)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.890s (Rank: 10/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Taylor's speed metrics show room for improvement. Her 10 yard split and home to 1st times rank in the bottom quarter of participants, indicating a need to focus on explosive starts and acceleration. The 40 yard split time is slightly better but still in the lower half. However, her agility, as measured by the 5-10-5 shuttle, ranks in the top half of participants, suggesting good lateral movement and change of direction ability.

Hitting

Taylor demonstrates above-average hitting power with an exit velocity of 70mph, ranking 17th out of 86 participants. Her bat speed is slightly above the median, while her peak hand speed is in the top quarter, indicating good potential for power hitting. The vertical bat angle of 25 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path, which could be advantageous for generating lift on the ball.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 65mph, Taylor ranks 5th out of 86 participants, showcasing exceptional arm strength. This is a significant asset for her primary position as a catcher and will also serve her well at third base.

Catching

Taylor's pop time of 1.890s ranks 10th among participants, demonstrating above-average catching skills. Combined with her strong arm, this indicates she has the potential to be an excellent defensive catcher with the ability to control the running game effectively.

Overall Assessment

Taylor Froese shows promise as a catching prospect with exceptional arm strength and above-average hitting power. Her top rankings in throwing velocity and pop time suggest she has the tools to excel defensively behind the plate. Her hitting metrics, particularly exit velocity and peak hand speed, indicate good offensive potential.

Areas for improvement include overall speed and explosiveness, which could enhance her base running and defensive range. Given her strong arm and solid pop time, focusing on refining catching techniques and game management skills could elevate her to an elite level at her primary position.

Taylor's combination of arm strength, catching ability, and hitting potential make her a valuable prospect, particularly for teams looking for a strong defensive catcher with offensive upside. Her All-State accolade and varsity-level experience at a young age further underscore her potential for development into a high-level player.