2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

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

Player Profile: Norah Blaschko

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16 (as of event date)
• Height: 5'5"
• Primary Position: Shortstop (SS)
• Secondary Position: Third Base (3B)
• Bats/Throws: Right/Right
• Player Status: Varsity
• Player Number: 02
• School: New Prague
• Organization: Minnesota Renegades

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.918s (Rank: 36/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.264s (Rank: 25/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.778s (Rank: 26/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.960s (Rank: 11/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 66 mph (Rank: 39/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: -20 degrees
• Bat Speed: 58 mph (Rank: 66/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 16 mph (Rank: 75/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 50 mph (Rank: 77/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Norah demonstrates above-average speed and agility, particularly in short-distance sprints and change-of-direction drills:

• Her 5-10-5 shuttle time ranks 11th out of 86 participants, showcasing excellent agility and quick change of direction.
• Home to 1st time (3.264s) ranks 25th, indicating good initial acceleration and baseline speed.
• 40 Yard Split (5.778s) ranks 26th, suggesting solid overall speed.

These metrics indicate that Norah has the potential to be an effective base runner and cover good range in the infield.

Hitting

Norah's hitting metrics show mixed results:

• Exit Velocity of 66 mph ranks 39th, indicating moderate power potential.
• Bat Speed (58 mph) and Peak Hand Speed (16 mph) rank lower (66th and 75th respectively), suggesting areas for improvement in swing mechanics and strength.
• The Vertical Bat Angle of -20 degrees indicates a slightly downward swing path, which may need adjustment for optimal contact and power generation.

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity of 50 mph ranks 77th out of 86 participants, indicating below-average arm strength for this group.
• This is an area that Norah should focus on improving, especially given her primary position as a shortstop.

Overall Assessment

Norah Blaschko demonstrates promising athleticism, particularly in speed and agility, which are crucial for her primary position as a shortstop. Her quick reactions and ability to change direction quickly (as evidenced by her strong shuttle time) are valuable assets for infield play.

Her hitting metrics show potential, with a moderate exit velocity, but there's room for improvement in bat speed and hand speed. Focusing on strength training and refining swing mechanics could help boost her offensive capabilities.

The most significant area for improvement is arm strength. Given her position as a shortstop, enhancing throwing velocity should be a priority to meet the demands of the position at higher levels of play.

Overall, Norah shows promise as an athletic infielder with good speed. Continued development in hitting mechanics and arm strength could significantly enhance her overall profile as a softball prospect.