2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Softball 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: Ellie Peterson

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'7"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: Utility (UTL)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• School: Farmington High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 11
• Organization: Minnesota Renegades

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.973s (Rank: 50/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.413s (Rank: 59/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.228s (Rank: 64/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.390s (Rank: 55/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 67mph (Rank: 30/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 28 degrees
• Bat Speed: 60mph (Rank: 46/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 24/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 21/86)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.836s (Rank: 7/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Ellie's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the bottom half of participants for all speed-related tests.
• Her 5-10-5 shuttle time (5.390s) indicates average agility, ranking 55th out of 86 participants.
• Focus on improving first-step quickness and overall speed could significantly enhance her performance.

Hitting

• Demonstrates solid hitting potential with an exit velocity of 67mph, ranking 30th out of 86 participants.
• Bat speed (60mph) is slightly above average, ranking 46th.
• Notable peak hand speed of 19mph, ranking 24th, suggests good hand quickness through the hitting zone.
• Vertical bat angle of 28 degrees indicates a slightly upward swing path, which may be beneficial for generating lift on the ball.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity of 60mph is impressive, ranking 21st out of 86 participants.
• This arm strength is a significant asset, especially for her primary position as a catcher.

Catching

• Excellent pop time of 1.836s, ranking 7th out of 86 participants.
• This top-tier pop time, combined with her strong throwing velocity, makes her a standout defensive catcher.

Overall Assessment

Ellie Peterson demonstrates strong potential as a catcher with exceptional defensive skills. Her standout pop time and solid arm strength make her a valuable asset behind the plate. While her hitting metrics show promise, particularly in exit velocity and hand speed, there's room for improvement in overall bat speed. Her speed and agility metrics indicate an area for focused development, which could enhance her overall game, especially for her utility role. With continued work on her offensive skills and speed, Ellie has the potential to become a well-rounded, high-impact player at the varsity level and beyond.