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
• Date: Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
• Location: Griffon Indoor Sports Complex - 4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64507
• Participants: 112
• States Represented: 13

Player Profile: Jayda Juarez

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 2B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 13
• School: Millard North
• Organization: Nebraska Gold

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.812s (Rank: 19/112)
• Home to 1st: 2.998s (Rank: 9/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.381s (Rank: 4/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.982s (Rank: 3/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 70/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 24 degrees
• Bat Speed: 65mph (Rank: 21/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 21mph (Rank: 14/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 58/112)

Pitching

• Fastball:
  • Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 24/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,656 RPM (Rank: 1/112)
  • True Spin: 906 RPM
• Curveball:
  • Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 24/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,568 RPM (Rank: 1/112)
  • True Spin: 816 RPM
• Changeup:
  • Velocity: 43mph (Rank: 24/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,200 RPM (Rank: 3/112)
  • True Spin: 832 RPM
• Rise Ball:
  • Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 24/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,676 RPM (Rank: 1/112)
  • True Spin: 907 RPM

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Jayda demonstrates exceptional speed and agility, ranking in the top 10% of participants in multiple categories:

• Her 40 Yard Split time of 5.381s ranks 4th overall, indicating excellent straight-line speed.
• Her 5-10-5 Shuttle time of 4.982s ranks 3rd, showcasing superior agility and change of direction ability.
• Her Home to 1st time of 2.998s ranks 9th, demonstrating quick acceleration and game-applicable speed.

Hitting

Jayda shows promising hitting metrics with room for improvement:

• Her bat speed of 65mph ranks 21st, indicating good swing mechanics and potential for power.
• Her peak hand speed of 21mph ranks 14th, suggesting quick hands through the hitting zone.
• Her exit velocity of 65mph ranks 70th, indicating an area for potential improvement to increase power output.

Arm Strength & Pitching

Jayda's pitching metrics are particularly impressive:

• She ranks 1st in spin rate for Fastball (1,656 RPM), Curveball (1,568 RPM), and Rise Ball (1,676 RPM), demonstrating exceptional ability to generate spin on her pitches.
• Her Changeup spin rate of 1,200 RPM ranks 3rd, showing good deception potential.
• Velocity ranks consistently at 24th across pitch types, indicating room for

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: Jayda Juarez

• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'6"
• Positions: RHP (Primary), 2B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 13
• School: Millard North
• Organization: Nebraska Gold
• Schools of Interest: University of Kansas, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska Omaha, Creighton University, University of Texas at Austin

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.175s (Rank: 77/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.491s (Rank: 64/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.938s (Rank: 36/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.290s (Rank: 46/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 79mph (Rank: 2/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: -35 degrees
• Bat Speed: 57mph (Rank: 69/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 18mph (Rank: 50/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 49mph (Rank: 78/86)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 10/86)
• Curve Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 10/86)
• Change-up Velocity: 42mph (Rank: 10/86)
• Rise Ball Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 10/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Jayda demonstrates above-average speed in the 40 Yard Split, ranking 36th out of 86 participants. However, her performance in shorter distances (10 Yard Split and Home to 1st) is in the lower quartile. Her agility, as measured by the 5-10-5 Shuttle, is slightly below average, ranking 46th. This suggests that while Jayda has good overall speed, there's room for improvement in her explosive starts and quick directional changes.

Hitting

Jayda's hitting metrics are a mixed bag. Her standout skill is Exit Velocity, where she ranks an impressive 2nd out of 86 participants with 79mph. This indicates excellent power potential. However, her Bat Speed (57mph, rank 69) and Peak Hand Speed (18mph, rank 50) are average to below-average. The Vertical Bat Angle of -35 degrees suggests a slightly downward swing path, which could be adjusted to optimize her power potential.

Arm Strength

With a Throwing Velocity of 49mph ranking 78th out of 86, Jayda's arm strength appears to be an area for significant improvement, especially considering her primary position as a pitcher.

Pitching

Jayda's pitching velocities are consistent across different pitch types, all ranking 10th out of 86 participants. Her Fastball and Curve both reach 58mph, while her Rise Ball is close behind at 57mph. Her Change-up, at 42mph, provides a good velocity differential from her faster pitches. These rankings suggest Jayda is among the top pitchers in velocity at this event, demonstrating good potential as a RHP.

Overall Assessment

Jayda Juarez shows promising potential as a right-handed pitcher with room for growth as a position player. Her standout qualities are her pitching velocities and hitting power, as evidenced by her high Exit Velocity ranking. These attributes make her an intriguing prospect for college