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: Jadyn Pokorny

• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'8"
• Positions: RHP (Primary), 1B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 19
• School: Millard North High School
• Organization: Nebraska Gold

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 3.261s (Rank: 80/86)
• Home to 1st: 4.838s (Rank: 80/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 7.947s (Rank: 80/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 6.460s (Rank: 80/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 70mph (Rank: 16/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 23deg
• Bat Speed: 66mph (Rank: 18/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 16mph (Rank: 74/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 73/86)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 14/86)
• Curve Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 14/86)
• Change Velocity: 49mph (Rank: 14/86)
• Rise Velocity: 54mph (Rank: 14/86)
• Drop Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 14/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Jadyn demonstrates exceptional speed and agility, ranking consistently in the top 10% of participants across all speed-related metrics. Her 10-yard split, home-to-first time, and 40-yard split times are particularly impressive, indicating excellent acceleration and top-end speed. The 5-10-5 shuttle time also suggests great lateral quickness and change of direction ability.

Hitting

Jadyn's hitting metrics show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. Her exit velocity and bat speed rank in the top 20% of participants, indicating good power potential. However, her peak hand speed is lower, ranking in the bottom 15%. The vertical bat angle of 23 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path, which could be beneficial for generating lift on the ball.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 52mph, Jadyn ranks in the top 15% of participants, demonstrating above-average arm strength for her position.

Pitching

Jadyn's pitching velocities are consistent across different pitch types, all ranking 14th out of 86 participants. This indicates a well-rounded pitching repertoire with good velocity for her age group. The ability to maintain similar speeds across various pitches could make it challenging for batters to differentiate between pitch types based on speed alone.

Overall Assessment

Jadyn Pokorny demonstrates a strong all-around skill set with exceptional speed and agility, above-average arm strength, and solid pitching abilities. Her speed metrics are particularly impressive, suggesting she could be a significant asset on the basepaths and in the field. While her hitting power shows promise, there's room for improvement in hand speed to further enhance her offensive capabilities.

As a right-handed pitcher with the ability to play first base, Jadyn's versatility adds value to her profile. Her consistent pitching velocities across different pitch types indicate a well-developed pitching arsenal for her age, which could be further refined with continued training.

Given her current skill set and potential for growth, Jadyn appears to be a promising prospect in the 2027 class.