Shyloh Waite
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: Shyloh Waite
- Birth Date: 03/03/2008
- Age: 16
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Height: 5'5"
- Primary Position: CF
- Secondary Position: UTL
- Bats/Throws: R/R
- School: Louisburg High School
- Team Level: Varsity
- Player Number: 01
- Organization: Top Gun Events
- Coach: Goose (marcspellman@sunflower.com)
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 1.994s (Rank: 23/44)
- Home to 1st: 3.225s (Rank: 7/44)
- 40 Yard Split: 6.030s (Rank: 18/44)
- 5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.857s (Rank: 5/44)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 30/44)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 26deg
- Bat Speed: 52mph (Rank: 25/44)
- Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 8/44)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 47mph (Rank: 37/44)
Strength
- Left Grip: 49 (Rank: 29/44)
- Right Grip: 67 (Rank: 29/44)
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
Shyloh demonstrates excellent agility, ranking 5th in the 5-10-5 shuttle run. Her home to 1st time is also impressive, ranking 7th among participants. However, her 10-yard and 40-yard split times are in the middle of the pack, suggesting room for improvement in pure straight-line speed.
Hitting
Shyloh's hitting metrics show mixed results. Her peak hand speed is a standout, ranking 8th overall, indicating good bat control. However, her exit velocity and bat speed are in the lower half of the rankings, suggesting a need for improved power generation in her swing.
Arm Strength
With a throwing velocity ranking of 37th out of 44 participants, arm strength appears to be an area needing significant improvement, especially for an outfielder.
Strength
Shyloh's grip strength for both hands ranks 29th out of 44, indicating average overall strength compared to other participants.
Overall Assessment
Shyloh Waite demonstrates strong potential in agility and quick reactions, as evidenced by her excellent shuttle run and home to 1st base times. These skills are valuable for her primary position as a center fielder. Her hitting mechanics show promise, particularly in hand speed, but there's room for improvement in power generation.
Key areas for development include:
- Increasing arm strength to improve throwing velocity
- Enhancing overall strength to support better hitting power
- Improving straight-line speed for better outfield coverage
Shyloh's versatility as a utility player, combined with her agility and quick reactions, provides a solid foundation. Focused training on arm strength and power hitting could significantly enhance her overall performance and value to her team.