Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis

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

• Name: Olivia Koch
• E-mail: olivia.koch704@gmail.com
• Birth Date: 07/04/2009
• Age: 15
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Height: 5'6"
• Positions: CF (Primary), LHP (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: L/L
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• School: Washburn Rural High School (Class 6A)
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 1
• Organization: BC Peppers

School Accolades and Awards

• All State
• BA 3.95 | OBP .479 | SLG .617 | RBI 21 | SB 10
• Placed 3rd in State 6A
• Shawnee County Newcomer of the Year

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.000s (Rank: 57/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.299s (Rank: 31/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.802s (Rank: 28/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.210s (Rank: 33/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 67/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 22deg
• Bat Speed: 58mph (Rank: 60/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 16mph (Rank: 71/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 64/86)

Pitching

• Fastball: 54mph (Rank: 17/86)
• Curve: 53mph (Rank: 17/86)
• Change: 35mph (Rank: 17/86)
• Drop: 55mph (Rank: 17/86)
• Screw: 54mph (Rank: 17/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Olivia demonstrates above-average speed and agility, particularly in longer distances. Her 40-yard split ranks in the top third of participants, indicating good overall speed. Her home-to-first time is also competitive, ranking 31st out of 86 participants. However, there's room for improvement in her initial burst speed, as shown by her 10-yard split ranking. Agility is solid, with her 5-10-5 shuttle time placing her in the middle of the pack.

Hitting

Olivia's hitting metrics suggest areas for improvement. Her exit velocity and bat speed are in the lower third of participants, indicating a need to focus on power development. The vertical bat angle of 22 degrees is within an acceptable range, but increasing bat and hand speed could lead to more consistent and powerful contact.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 55mph, ranking 64th out of 86 participants, Olivia's arm strength is an area that could benefit from targeted improvement, especially considering her outfield position.

Pitching

As a left-handed pitcher, Olivia shows promise with consistent velocity across different pitch types. Her rankings (17th out of 86) for all pitches indicate she's in the top 20% of participants for pitching velocity. The ability to maintain similar speeds for fastball, curve, and screw balls is noteworthy, suggesting good pitch disguise potential.

Overall Assessment

Olivia Koch is a versatile left-handed player with a strong foundation in both outfield play and pitching. Her speed and agility are assets, particularly in covering ground in the outfield and on the basepaths. Her pitching shows promise, with consistent