Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Player Analysis 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: Emerson Markas

• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 18
• Height: 5'7"
• Positions: C (Primary), 1B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: L/L
• Player Status: Committed to South Dakota State University
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 7
• School: St. Francis (Class 3A)
• Organization: MN Force

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.078s (Rank: 88/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.537s (Rank: 93/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.318s (Rank: 89/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.546s (Rank: 65/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 70mph (Rank: 33/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 26deg
• Bat Speed: 57mph (Rank: 67/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 15mph (Rank: 85/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 67mph (Rank: 3/112)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.780s (Rank: 8/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Emerson's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the bottom quarter for sprint-related tests.
• The 5-10-5 shuttle time (Rank 65) indicates slightly better agility compared to straight-line speed.
• Focus on improving first-step quickness and overall speed could enhance her performance as a catcher and base runner.

Hitting

• Exit velocity of 70mph is above average (Rank 33), suggesting good power potential.
• Bat speed (57mph) and peak hand speed (15mph) rankings indicate areas for improvement in swing mechanics.
• The vertical bat angle of 26 degrees is within a typical range for power hitters.

Arm Strength

• Exceptional throwing velocity (67mph, Rank 3) demonstrates a significant strength for her catching position.
• This arm strength is a valuable asset for controlling the running game and making plays across the diamond.

Catching

• Pop time of 1.780s (Rank 8) is excellent, indicating quick transfer and release skills.
• Combined with her arm strength, Emerson shows elite potential in controlling the running game from behind the plate.

Overall Assessment

Emerson Markas demonstrates elite catching skills with exceptional arm strength and pop time, placing her among the top performers in these crucial areas for her primary position. Her hitting metrics show good power potential with her exit velocity, though there's room for improvement in bat speed and hand speed to fully capitalize on her power. While her speed and agility metrics are below average for the event, they may be less critical for her primary position as a catcher. Emerson's commitment to South Dakota State University reflects her high-level skills, particularly in her defensive capabilities. To enhance her overall game, focusing on improving swing mechanics and lower body explosiveness could complement her already strong throwing and receiving skills behind the plate.