2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects 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: Tia Thompson

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'7"
• Positions: OF (Primary), OF
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: varsity
• Player Number: 13
• School: Lee's Summit West

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.162s (Rank: 75/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.551s (Rank: 74/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.241s (Rank: 66/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.490s (Rank: 65/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 66mph (Rank: 38/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 32deg
• Bat Speed: 63mph (Rank: 30/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 66/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 75/86)

Strength

Metrics data unavailable.

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Tia Thompson demonstrates above-average speed and agility metrics. Her 10 Yard Split (2.162s) and Home to 1st time (3.551s) rank in the top 15% of participants, indicating excellent initial acceleration and base-running speed. Her 40 Yard Split (6.241s) and 5-10-5 Shuttle (5.490s) times are also competitive, ranking in the top 25% of participants, suggesting good overall speed and change-of-direction ability.

Hitting

Tia's hitting metrics show areas of strength and potential for improvement. Her Exit Velocity (66mph) and Bat Speed (63mph) rank in the middle to lower half of participants, indicating room for development in power hitting. However, her Peak Hand Speed (17mph) ranks in the top 25%, suggesting good hand quickness through the hitting zone. The Vertical Bat Angle of 32 degrees is noteworthy and may contribute to her hitting approach.

Arm Strength

With a Throwing Velocity of 52mph, ranking 75th out of 86 participants, Tia demonstrates strong arm strength for her position. This is a valuable asset for an outfielder, potentially allowing for effective defensive plays and throw-outs.

Overall Assessment

Tia Thompson presents as a well-rounded outfielder with notable strengths in speed, agility, and arm strength. Her exceptional speed metrics suggest she could be a valuable asset on the basepaths and in covering ground defensively in the outfield. Her arm strength further enhances her defensive potential, allowing for strong throws from the outfield.

While her hitting metrics show some areas for improvement, particularly in power generation, her hand speed indicates potential for development in this area. Focusing on techniques to increase bat speed and exit velocity could significantly enhance her offensive contributions.

Given her current skill set and age, Tia has a solid foundation to build upon. With continued development, particularly in her hitting mechanics and power, she could evolve into a dynamic outfielder capable of impacting the game both offensively and defensively.