2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Player Analysis Report

Event Information

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

Player Profile

• Name: Kyndal Armstrong
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'3"
• Positions: RHP (Primary), 1B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Not specified
• Player Number: 21
• Schools of Interest: University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, University of Kansas, University of Missouri–Kansas City

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.990s (Rank: 56/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.300s (Rank: 32/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.059s (Rank: 53/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.230s (Rank: 37/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 65/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 23 degrees
• Bat Speed: 62mph (Rank: 36/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 57/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 53mph (Rank: 70/86)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 16/86)
• Curve Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 16/86)
• Change Velocity: 44mph (Rank: 16/86)
• Rise Velocity: 53mph (Rank: 16/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Kyndal demonstrates average to above-average speed and agility metrics.
• Her home to 1st time ranks in the top 40% of participants, showing good baserunning potential.
• The 5-10-5 shuttle time indicates above-average agility, ranking in the top half of participants.

Hitting

• Exit velocity is below average, ranking in the bottom quarter of participants.
• Bat speed is a strength, ranking in the top half of participants.
• Peak hand speed is average, suggesting room for improvement in swing mechanics.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity is below average, ranking near the bottom of participants.
• This area may require focused development to improve overall defensive capabilities.

Pitching

• Kyndal shows consistent velocity across different pitch types.
• All pitching velocities rank 16th out of 86 participants, placing her in the top 20%.
• The ability to maintain velocity across different pitches is a significant strength.

Overall Assessment

Kyndal Armstrong demonstrates potential as a pitcher with consistent velocities across various pitch types, ranking in the top 20% of participants. Her bat speed is a notable offensive strength. Areas for improvement include increasing exit velocity and overall arm strength. Her speed and agility metrics are solid, particularly her home to 1st time. As a 16-year-old with two years until graduation, Kyndal has time to refine her skills, particularly in hitting and arm strength, to enhance her prospects as a dual-threat pitcher and position player.