Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
• Date: Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
• Location: Griffon Indoor Sports Complex - 4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64507
• Participants: 112
• States Represented: 13

Player Profile: Ellie Pierce

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'4"
• Primary Position: OF
• Secondary Position: C
• Bats/Throws: L/L
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 12
• School: Sterling
• Organization: Oklahoma Athletics

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.834s (Rank: 24/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.240s (Rank: 53/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.941s (Rank: 58/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.795s (Rank: 81/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 88/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 40deg
• Bat Speed: 53mph (Rank: 89/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 14mph (Rank: 91/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 44/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Ellie demonstrates above-average speed in short bursts, ranking 24th in the 10-yard split.
• Her home-to-first and 40-yard split times are mid-range, indicating good but not exceptional speed over longer distances.
• Agility needs improvement, as shown by her 81st rank in the 5-10-5 shuttle.

Hitting

• Exit velocity, bat speed, and peak hand speed are all in the bottom quartile, suggesting a need for significant improvement in hitting power and mechanics.
• The vertical bat angle of 40 degrees may indicate a slight uppercut swing, which could be adjusted for better contact.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity is above average, ranking 44th out of 112 participants, showing good potential for outfield throws.

Overall Assessment

Ellie Pierce demonstrates mixed potential across different aspects of her game. Her strongest asset appears to be her short-distance speed and arm strength, which are valuable for her primary outfield position. However, her hitting metrics and longer-distance speed indicate areas that require substantial development. To improve her overall performance and attractiveness to college programs, Ellie should focus on:

1. Enhancing her hitting mechanics to increase bat speed and exit velocity.
2. Improving agility through targeted drills to complement her good short-distance speed.
3. Maintaining and further developing her arm strength, which is a positive attribute for an outfielder.
4. Working on sustained speed to improve her 40-yard split time.

Given her current metrics and uncommitted status, Ellie has room for growth and could benefit from focused training to elevate her performance across all areas, particularly in hitting and agility.