Dakota Frizzell
Player · RHP/1B · 2026 · OK
Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
Nov 18, 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
Griffon Indoor Sports Complex
Player
Dakota Frizzell
Grad Year
2026
State
OK
Position
RHP/1B
Bats/Throws
L/R
Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis
Event Information
- Event Type: Metrics
- Event Name: Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
- Event Date: Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
- Event Location: Griffon Indoor Sports Complex - 4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64507
- Event Participants: 112
- States Represented: 13
Player Profile
- Name: Dakota Frizzell
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Age: 17
- Height: 5'7"
- Primary Position: RHP
- Secondary Position: 1B
- Bats/Throws: L/R
- Player Status: Uncommitted
- Team Level: Varsity
- Player Number: 14
- School: Choctaw High School
- Organization: Epic Fastpitch
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 1.989s (Rank: 74/112)
- Home to 1st: 3.304s (Rank: 63/112)
- 40 Yard Split: 6.014s (Rank: 67/112)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 66mph (Rank: 66/112)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 27deg
- Bat Speed: 59mph (Rank: 56/112)
- Peak Hand Speed: 16mph (Rank: 74/112)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 91/112)
Pitching
- Fastball Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 19/112)
- Fastball Spin: 1,053RPM (Rank: 19/112)
- Change-up Velocity: 41mph (Rank: 19/112)
- Change-up Spin: 986RPM (Rank: 10/112)
- Rise Ball Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 19/112)
- Rise Ball Spin: 1,176RPM (Rank: 12/112)
- Drop Ball Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 19/112)
- Drop Ball Spin: 1,147RPM (Rank: 2/112)
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
- Dakota's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the lower half of participants.
- The 10 yard split time of 1.989s indicates potential for quick initial acceleration.
- Home to 1st time of 3.304s suggests average base running speed for a left-handed batter.
- 40 yard split time of 6.014s indicates moderate overall speed.
Hitting
- Exit velocity of 66mph ranks in the middle of the pack, showing average power at the plate.
- Bat speed of 59mph (rank 56) suggests decent swing mechanics.
- Peak hand speed of 16mph (rank 74) indicates an area for potential improvement in swing dynamics.
Arm Strength
- Throwing velocity of 52mph ranks 91st, indicating below-average arm strength compared to other participants.
Pitching
- Fastball velocity of 57mph ranks 19th, showing good potential as a pitcher.
- Change-up velocity of 41mph (rank 19) demonstrates a good velocity difference from the fastball.
- Impressive spin rates, particularly on the drop ball (rank 2) and rise ball (rank 12), indicate potential for effective movement pitches.
- Consistent ranking (19th) across different pitch types suggests well-rounded pitching abilities.
Overall Assessment
Dakota Frizzell demonstrates strong potential as a right-handed pitcher with impressive spin rates on her pitches, particularly the drop ball and rise ball. Her pitching velocities are consistently ranked 19th across different pitch types, indicating a well-rounded pitching repertoire. While her hitting metrics are average, there's room for improvement in speed and arm strength. As a left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, Dakota offers versatility to her team. With continued focus on developing her pitching skills and improving her overall athleticism, Dakota could become a valuable asset to college programs, especially those looking for pitching depth