Top Gun GAME Test - Softball Metrics Event Report

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: Top Gun GAME Test
• Event Date: Aug 25 2024, 8:00AM - 6:00PM CST
• Event Location: Mid America Sports Complex - 20000 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218
• Event Participants: 44
• States Represented: 3

Player Profile: McKenna Harris

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: C
• Secondary Position: UTL
• Bats/Throws: R
• Player Status: High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 3
• School: Silver Lake High School (Class 3A)

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.124s (Rank: 29/44)
• Home to 1st: 3.495s (Rank: 27/44)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.226s (Rank: 28/44)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.515s (Rank: 26/44)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 38/44)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 28deg
• Bat Speed: 54mph (Rank: 18/44)
• Peak Hand Speed: 16mph (Rank: 19/44)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 17/44)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.980s (Rank: 4/44)

Strength

• Grip Strength (Left): 63 (Rank: 33/44)
• Grip Strength (Right): 63 (Rank: 33/44)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• McKenna'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 (5.515s) indicates average agility among the group.
• Focus on sprint technique and explosive start drills could help improve these times.

Hitting

• Exit velocity (55mph) ranks low among participants, suggesting a need for improved power generation.
• Bat speed (54mph) and peak hand speed (16mph) show better rankings, indicating good mechanics that could be built upon.
• The vertical bat angle of 28 degrees is within an acceptable range for launch angle.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity of 55mph ranks in the upper half of participants, showing good potential for a catcher.
• Continued arm strengthening exercises could further improve this metric.

Catching

• Pop time of 1.980s is excellent, ranking 4th among all participants.
• This is a standout skill for McKenna, demonstrating her potential as a catcher.

Strength

• Grip strength scores of 63 for both hands rank in the bottom quarter of participants.
• Implementing a targeted strength training program could improve overall performance across multiple categories.

Overall Assessment

McKenna Harris demonstrates notable potential as a catcher, with her excellent pop time being her standout skill. Her arm strength is also above average, which is crucial for her primary position. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in speed, agility, and hitting power. Her bat and hand speed show promise, suggesting that with focused training on strength and power development, she could significantly improve her hitting metrics. McKenna's lower rankings in speed and agility tests indicate a need for targeted speed training to enhance her overall athleticism. Given her strong foundation in catching skills and decent arm strength, McKenna should focus on improving her physical tools to become a more well-rounded player. With dedicated work on her areas for improvement, particularly hitting power and speed, McKenna has the potential to develop into a solid catching prospect for the next level.