2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

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

Player Profile: Emma Woltz

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'5"
• Positions: SS (Primary), 2B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 3
• School: Bettendorf High School (Class 5A)
• Travel Team: Nebraska Gold 309

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.922s (Rank: 37/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.304s (Rank: 35/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.959s (Rank: 41/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.210s (Rank: 34/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 69mph (Rank: 23/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 39deg
• Bat Speed: 60mph (Rank: 51/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 13/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 67/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Emma demonstrates above-average speed and agility, ranking in the top half of participants in all measured categories. Her 10-yard split time (1.922s) and home-to-first time (3.304s) are particularly strong, indicating good initial acceleration and baserunning potential. The 5-10-5 shuttle time (5.210s) suggests solid lateral quickness, beneficial for her middle infield positions.

Hitting

Emma's hitting metrics show promise, particularly in exit velocity (69mph, rank 23) and peak hand speed (20mph, rank 13). These indicate good bat-to-ball skills and the potential for power. Her bat speed (60mph) is around average for the group, suggesting room for improvement in this area to increase overall hitting performance.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 55mph (rank 67), Emma's arm strength is an area for potential improvement, especially considering her primary position as a shortstop. Focused training on arm strength could enhance her defensive capabilities.

Overall Assessment

Emma Woltz demonstrates a well-rounded skill set with particular strengths in speed, agility, and hitting potential. Her above-average speed metrics suggest she could be an asset on the basepaths and cover significant ground in the middle infield. Her hitting metrics, especially exit velocity and hand speed, indicate a solid foundation for offensive production.

Areas for focus include improving arm strength to better suit her primary shortstop position, and working on increasing bat speed to complement her already impressive exit velocity. Given her strong academic performance and current skill level, Emma has the potential to develop into a valuable collegiate prospect with continued focused training and skill development.

Her high school and travel ball statistics (batting averages of .406 and .459 respectively) further support her offensive capabilities, showing she can translate her measured skills into on-field performance. As an uncommitted player with a strong academic background and demonstrated athletic ability, Emma is well-positioned to attract attention from college programs, particularly those valuing multi-faceted middle infielders with offensive upside.