Lanie Meyer
Player · C/2B · 2025 · IA
Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
Nov 18, 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
Griffon Indoor Sports Complex
Player
Lanie Meyer
Grad Year
2025
State
IA
Position
C/2B
Bats/Throws
R/R
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.