Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
• Event Date: Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
• Event Location: Griffon Indoor Sports Complex - 4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64507
• Event Participants: 112
• States Represented: 13

Player Profile: Lanie Meyer

• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 18
• Height: 5'7"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: Second Base (2B)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 17
• High School: Liberty High School
• Organization: Southeast Iowa AllStars

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.070s (Rank: 86/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.636s (Rank: 96/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.003s (Rank: 65/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.338s (Rank: 41/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 3/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 28 degrees
• Bat Speed: 61mph (Rank: 17/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 18mph (Rank: 4/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 77/112)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.970s (Rank: 16/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Lanie shows average to below-average speed metrics compared to the event participants.
• Her 5-10-5 shuttle time (Rank 41) indicates better agility relative to her straight-line speed.
• There's room for improvement in her sprint times, particularly in the home to 1st and 10-yard split.

Hitting

• Lanie excels in hitting metrics, demonstrating elite exit velocity (Rank 3) and peak hand speed (Rank 4).
• Her bat speed is also impressive (Rank 17), suggesting strong potential as a power hitter.
• The vertical bat angle of 28 degrees indicates a slightly upward swing path, which may contribute to her high exit velocity.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity (Rank 77) suggests below-average arm strength compared to other participants.
• Given her primary position as catcher, improving arm strength could be beneficial for controlling the running game.

Catching

• Lanie's pop time is excellent (Rank 16), indicating strong catching skills and quick release.
• This metric, combined with her hitting prowess, highlights her potential as a catcher.

Overall Assessment

Lanie Meyer demonstrates exceptional hitting ability with elite exit velocity and hand speed, suggesting significant potential as a power hitter. Her agility and catching skills, particularly her pop time, are strong assets. While her straight-line speed and arm strength are areas for improvement, her offensive capabilities and solid catching mechanics make her a promising prospect, especially for the catcher position. Focus on enhancing arm strength and sprint speed could further elevate her overall profile as a college softball prospect.