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: Summer Branch
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 3B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• School: Jefferson City High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 13
• Organization: St. Louis Chaos

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.863s (Rank: 30/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.214s (Rank: 46/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.867s (Rank: 51/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.083s (Rank: 10/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 71mph (Rank: 16/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 20deg
• Bat Speed: 71mph (Rank: 5/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 22mph (Rank: 7/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 66mph (Rank: 7/112)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 16/112)
• Fastball Spin: 1,386RPM (Rank: 4/112)
• Change-up Velocity: 45mph (Rank: 16/112)
• Change-up Spin: 850RPM (Rank: 14/112)
• Rise Ball Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 16/112)
• Rise Ball Spin: 1,365RPM (Rank: 4/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Summer demonstrates above-average agility with a 5-10-5 shuttle time ranking 10th out of 112 participants.
• Her speed metrics (10 yard, home to 1st, and 40 yard) are in the middle range, indicating room for improvement in straight-line speed.

Hitting

• Summer showcases exceptional bat speed, ranking 5th overall with 71mph.
• Her exit velocity of 71mph (16th rank) suggests good power potential.
• Peak hand speed of 22mph (7th rank) indicates quick hands through the hitting zone.

Arm Strength

• With a throwing velocity of 66mph (7th rank), Summer demonstrates above-average arm strength for her age group.

Pitching

• Fastball velocity (59mph) and change-up velocity (45mph) both rank 16th, showing good potential.
• Notably high spin rates on fastball (4th rank) and rise ball (4th rank) indicate potential for effective movement and deception.

Overall Assessment

Summer Branch demonstrates significant potential as a right-handed pitcher with strong secondary skills as a hitter and fielder. Her standout attributes include excellent bat speed, above-average arm strength, and high spin rates on her pitches. While her speed metrics suggest room for improvement, her agility is a strong point. Summer's pitching abilities, particularly her spin rates, could make her an attractive prospect for college programs. Continued focus on increasing pitch velocity while maintaining her excellent spin rates could elevate her status as a pitching prospect. Additionally, her hitting metrics suggest potential as a two-way player at the next level.