2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects 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

• Name: Kelsey Barscewski
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'5"
• Primary Position: 3B
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R
• Player Status: High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 21
• School: Andover Central (Class 5A)
• School Accolades: All Conference
• Organization: Select Fastpitch

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.038s (Rank: 61/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.404s (Rank: 57/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.973s (Rank: 42/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.040s (Rank: 15/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 75/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 27deg
• Bat Speed: 62mph (Rank: 38/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 26/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 74/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Kelsey demonstrates above-average agility, ranking 15th out of 86 participants in the 5-10-5 shuttle run.
• Her speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the middle to lower range for sprints.
• The 40-yard split time of 5.973s (rank 42) suggests potential for development in overall speed.

Hitting

• Exit velocity (59mph, rank 75) indicates an area for significant improvement in power generation.
• Bat speed (62mph, rank 38) and peak hand speed (19mph, rank 26) show promise, suggesting good mechanics that could be further developed.
• The vertical bat angle of 27 degrees is within a typical range for effective contact.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity of 52mph (rank 74) suggests this is an area that needs considerable focus and improvement, especially for a third baseman.

Overall Assessment

Kelsey Barscewski demonstrates potential as a softball player with notable agility and promising bat speed mechanics. Her agility, ranking 15th in the shuttle run, is a standout attribute that could be advantageous for her defensive play at third base. However, there are several areas that require significant development:

1. Arm strength is a primary concern, especially for her position. Improving throwing velocity should be a top priority.
2. Hitting power, as indicated by exit velocity, needs substantial work to compete at higher levels.
3. Overall speed, while not poor, has room for improvement to enhance her defensive range and baserunning capabilities.

Kelsey's current skill set suggests she has a foundation to build upon, particularly in terms of agility and bat control. Focused training on arm strength, hitting power, and overall speed could significantly enhance her performance and prospects as a third baseman. Her All-Conference accolade indicates she has been successful at her current level, but continued hard work and targeted improvement in the identified areas will be crucial for her development and competitiveness at higher levels of play.