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: Kaylin Wiehe

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 15
• Height: 5'9"
• Positions: 3B (Primary), 1B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 14
• Schools of Interest: University of Arkansas
• Current School: Tonganoxie
• Organization: Select Fastpitch
• Coaches: Rich Wieligman & Cody Dragon

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.980s (Rank: 52/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.380s (Rank: 50/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.920s (Rank: 33/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.230s (Rank: 39/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 18/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 69mph (Rank: 24/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: -24deg
• Bat Speed: 60mph (Rank: 47/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 64/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Kaylin demonstrates above-average speed in the 40 Yard Split, ranking 33rd out of 86 participants.
• Her agility, as measured by the 5-10-5 Shuttle, is slightly above the median, ranking 39th.
• There's room for improvement in short-distance speed, as evidenced by her 10 Yard Split and Home to 1st rankings (52nd and 50th respectively).

Arm Strength

• With a throwing velocity of 60mph, Kaylin ranks 18th out of 86 participants, indicating strong arm strength for her position.
• This arm strength is a valuable asset for a third baseman, her primary position.

Hitting

• Kaylin's exit velocity of 69mph is solid, ranking 24th out of 86 participants.
• Her bat speed (60mph, rank 47) is around the median, suggesting potential for improvement.
• The vertical bat angle of -24 degrees indicates a slightly downward swing path, which could be adjusted for optimal contact.
• Peak hand speed (17mph, rank 64) is an area for potential improvement to enhance overall hitting performance.

Overall Assessment

Kaylin Wiehe demonstrates strong potential as a softball prospect, particularly in arm strength and hitting power. Her throwing velocity and exit velocity rankings place her in the top quarter of participants, indicating above-average arm strength and hitting power for her age group. Her speed and agility metrics suggest she's an athletic player with room for improvement in quick-burst movements.

Areas for focus include:

1. Improving short-distance speed and agility to enhance defensive range and base running.
2. Refining swing mechanics to increase bat and hand speed, which could further improve her already solid exit velocity.
3. Leveraging her strong arm to excel at her primary position of third base.

Given her physical attributes (5'9" at age 15) and current skill set, Kaylin has a solid foundation to build upon. With continued development in her areas of strength and targeted improvement in speed and swing mechanics, she has the potential to become a well-rounded, high-performing player at the collegiate level.