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: Emma Duran
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'3"
• Primary Position: 2B
• Secondary Position: RF
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 23
• School: Washburn Rural High School

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.274s (Rank: 40/44)
• Home to 1st: 3.758s (Rank: 40/44)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.541s (Rank: 37/44)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.066s (Rank: 9/44)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 20/44)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 27deg
• Bat Speed: 51mph (Rank: 29/44)
• Peak Hand Speed: 14mph (Rank: 32/44)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 51mph (Rank: 25/44)

Strength

• Grip Strength (Left): 49 (Rank: 40/44)
• Grip Strength (Right): 56 (Rank: 40/44)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Emma's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the bottom quartile for 10 yard split, home to 1st, and 40 yard split.
• However, her agility stands out positively, with a 5-10-5 shuttle rank of 9th out of 44 participants, indicating good lateral movement and change of direction ability.

Hitting

• Emma's exit velocity of 61mph ranks in the middle of the pack (20th out of 44), suggesting average power at the plate.
• Her bat speed (51mph) and peak hand speed (14mph) are in the lower half of rankings, indicating potential areas for improvement in her swing mechanics and power generation.

Arm Strength

• With a throwing velocity of 51mph ranking 25th out of 44, Emma shows average arm strength for the event participants.

Strength

• Grip strength measurements for both hands rank 40th out of 44, suggesting this is an area that could benefit from focused training to improve overall performance.

Overall Assessment

Emma Duran demonstrates a mix of strengths and areas for development. Her standout quality is her agility, which could make her particularly effective in her primary position at second base. While her speed metrics are below average for the event, focused training could lead to significant improvements. Her hitting metrics suggest average power with room for growth in swing mechanics. Arm strength is adequate but could be enhanced. The lower rankings in grip strength indicate a clear area for improvement that could positively impact both hitting and throwing performance. Given her age and uncommitted status, Emma has time to work on these areas and potentially improve her overall softball performance profile.