2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Softball 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: Hailey Calais

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: C
• Secondary Position: 3B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 6
• School: Spring High School
• Organization: Texas Unity

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.912s (Rank: 34/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.340s (Rank: 45/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.774s (Rank: 25/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.260s (Rank: 43/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 75mph (Rank: 4/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 24deg
• Bat Speed: 69mph (Rank: 2/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 11/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 7/86)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.870s (Rank: 9/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Hailey demonstrates above-average speed in the 40-yard dash, ranking 25th out of 86 participants.
• Her 10-yard split time is mid-range, indicating room for improvement in initial acceleration.
• Home to 1st time is below average, suggesting a need to focus on base running technique.
• Agility (5-10-5 shuttle) is in the middle of the pack, showing potential for improvement in quick directional changes.

Hitting

• Excellent bat speed, ranking 2nd overall, indicating strong potential for power hitting.
• Very good exit velocity, ranking 4th, further confirming power-hitting capabilities.
• Vertical bat angle of 24 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path, which could contribute to line drives and fly balls.
• Peak hand speed is above average, ranking 11th, showing good hand quickness through the hitting zone.

Arm Strength

• Strong throwing velocity, ranking 7th overall, which is particularly valuable for her primary position as a catcher.

Catching

• Impressive pop time, ranking 9th, demonstrating quick release and accurate throws to bases.

Overall Assessment

Hailey Calais shows strong potential as a catching prospect with notable hitting power. Her standout attributes are her bat speed and exit velocity, placing her among the top performers in these crucial hitting metrics. Her arm strength and pop time are also significant assets, particularly for her primary position as a catcher.

While her speed and agility metrics are mid-range, they are still respectable for a catcher. Focusing on improving her initial acceleration and agility could enhance her overall defensive capabilities and base running.

Given her strong performance in hitting and catching-specific metrics, Hailey projects as a valuable offensive catcher with the potential to impact games both defensively and at the plate. Her skill set suggests she could be a strong candidate for high-level collegiate softball programs, particularly those valuing power-hitting catchers.