2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Metrics Event Report

Event Information

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

Player Profile: Elli Ridgley

• Full Name: Elli Ridgley
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'5"
• Primary Position: 3B
• Secondary Position: UTL
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 00
• School: Papillion La Vista High School
• Organization: Nebraska National

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.078s (Rank: 69/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.511s (Rank: 68/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.267s (Rank: 70/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.280s (Rank: 45/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 47/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 23 degrees
• Bat Speed: 66mph (Rank: 15/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 14/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 71/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Elli's speed and agility metrics show room for improvement. Her rankings in the 10 yard split, home to 1st, and 40 yard split are in the bottom quartile of participants. However, her 5-10-5 shuttle time ranks slightly above the middle, indicating better lateral quickness relative to her straight-line speed.

Hitting

Elli demonstrates strong potential in her swing mechanics. While her exit velocity is around the middle of the pack, her bat speed and peak hand speed are both ranked in the top 20% of participants. This suggests good bat control and the ability to generate power through her swing. The vertical bat angle of 23 degrees is within a typical range for a productive swing path.

Arm Strength

Elli's throwing velocity ranks in the bottom quartile of participants. This area could benefit from targeted strength and conditioning programs to improve arm strength and throwing mechanics.

Overall Assessment

Elli Ridgley shows promise as a hitter with excellent bat speed and hand quickness, which are crucial for success at the plate. Her hitting metrics suggest she has the potential to develop into a strong offensive player with continued refinement of her technique and added physical maturity.

Areas for improvement include overall speed and arm strength. Focused training on sprint mechanics and lower body explosiveness could help enhance her speed metrics. For arm strength, a combination of long toss programs and strength training could yield significant improvements.

Elli's agility, as demonstrated by her shuttle run time, is a relative strength compared to her straight-line speed. This could be advantageous for her utility role and defensive positioning.

Given her age and current skill set, Elli has time to develop and improve her metrics before her graduation year of 2027. With dedicated training in her areas of opportunity and continued refinement of her hitting skills, she has the potential to elevate her game and attract attention from college programs.