Abby O’Connor
Player · SS/CF · 2026 · KS
Player
Abby O’Connor
Grad Year
2026
State
KS
Position
SS/CF
Bats/Throws
R/R
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: Abby O'Connor
- Birth Date: 09/11/2007
- Age: 16
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Height: 5'3"
- Primary Position: SS
- Secondary Position: CF
- Bats/Throws: R/R
- School Name: Shawnee mission northwest
- Team Level: Varsity
- Player Number: 04
- Organization: Top Gun Events
- Coach: Maverick (Email: Nickpdenning@gmail.com)
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 2.199s (Rank: 36/44)
- Home to 1st: 3.334s (Rank: 16/44)
- 40 Yard Split: 5.873s (Rank: 10/44)
- 5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.812s (Rank: 1/44)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 31/44)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 42deg
- Bat Speed: 50mph (Rank: 33/44)
- Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 17/44)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 5/44)
Strength
- Left Grip Strength: 67 (Rank: 28/44)
- Right Grip Strength: 58 (Rank: 28/44)
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
- Abby demonstrates exceptional agility, ranking 1st in the 5-10-5 shuttle with a time of 4.812s.
- Her 40-yard split time of 5.873s ranks 10th, indicating above-average straight-line speed.
- Home to 1st time (3.334s) ranks 16th, suggesting good game-applicable speed.
- The 10-yard split time (2.199s) ranks lower at 36th, indicating a potential area for improvement in initial acceleration.
Hitting
- Exit velocity (57mph) and bat speed (50mph) rank in the lower third of participants, suggesting an area for focused improvement.
- Peak hand speed (17mph) ranks 17th, showing potential in swing mechanics.
- The vertical bat angle of 42 degrees indicates a slightly upward swing path.
Arm Strength
- Throwing velocity of 58mph ranks 5th among participants, demonstrating strong arm strength for her position.
Strength
- Grip strength for both hands ranks 28th, indicating an area for potential improvement to support hitting and fielding performance.
Overall Assessment
Abby O'Connor showcases exceptional agility and above-average speed, particularly beneficial for her positions as shortstop and center field. Her arm strength is a significant asset, ranking in the top 5 of participants. While her hitting metrics suggest room for improvement, particularly in exit velocity and bat speed, her hand speed shows potential for development. Focusing on strength training, particularly grip strength, and refining hitting mechanics could significantly enhance her overall performance. Abby's combination of elite agility, strong arm, and potential for hitting improvement makes her a promising player with room to develop into a well-rounded athlete.