2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects 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

• Name: Violet Nguyen
• Email: vnm0715@gmail.com
• Birth Date: 11/25/2007
• Age: 17
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Height: 5'5"
• Primary Position: 3B
• Secondary Position: SS
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• School: Bentonville High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 5
• Organization: Building Champions
• Coach: Peppers & Jeff Wallace

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.936s (Rank: 39/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.231s (Rank: 21/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.632s (Rank: 12/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.830s (Rank: 4/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 68mph (Rank: 25/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 33deg
• Bat Speed: 62mph (Rank: 34/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 62/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 63mph (Rank: 8/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Violet demonstrates excellent agility, ranking 4th in the 5-10-5 shuttle run.
• Her 40-yard split time is impressive, placing her in the top 15% of participants.
• While her 10-yard split is in the middle of the pack, her home to 1st time shows improvement, ranking 21st overall.

Hitting

• Violet's exit velocity is above average, ranking 25th out of 86 participants.
• Her bat speed is solid, placing her in the top 40% of the group.
• The vertical bat angle of 33 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path.
• Peak hand speed is an area for improvement, as it ranks lower compared to other metrics.

Arm Strength

• With a throwing velocity of 63mph, Violet ranks 8th overall, showcasing strong arm strength for her position.

Overall Assessment

Violet Nguyen demonstrates a well-rounded skill set with notable strengths in agility and arm strength. Her 5-10-5 shuttle time and throwing velocity are particularly impressive, placing her in the top 10% of participants in these categories. Her hitting metrics show promise, with above-average exit velocity and bat speed.

Areas for focus include improving her 10-yard split time and peak hand speed, which could enhance her overall offensive performance. Given her strong arm and agility, Violet's primary position at third base seems well-suited to her skills, with the versatility to play shortstop as needed.

At 17 years old and entering her junior year, Violet has a solid foundation to build upon. Continued development in her hitting mechanics and speed could elevate her to an even more competitive level. Her current performance suggests potential for high-level high school play and possibly collegiate opportunities if she maintains her development trajectory.