Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis

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

• Name: Braylen Conlon
• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 18
• Height: 5'8"
• Primary Position: LHP
• Secondary Position: CF
• Bats/Throws: L/L
• Player Status: Committed
• College/University: Western Kentucky University
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 13
• Schools of Interest: Creighton University, Marshall University, Drake University, University of Northern Iowa

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.883s (Rank: 35/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.114s (Rank: 25/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.598s (Rank: 24/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.113s (Rank: 16/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 68mph (Rank: 48/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 23 degrees
• Bat Speed: 66mph (Rank: 18/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 29/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 51/112)

Pitching

• Fastball:
  • Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 12/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,576 RPM (Rank: 2/112)
  • True Spin: 501 RPM
• Curveball:
  • Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 12/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,494 RPM (Rank: 2/112)
  • True Spin: 461 RPM
• Changeup:
  • Velocity: 49mph (Rank: 12/112)
  • Spin Rate: 764 RPM (Rank: 21/112)
  • True Spin: 391 RPM
• Rise Ball:
  • Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 12/112)
  • Spin Rate: 1,456 RPM (Rank: 2/112)
  • True Spin: 506 RPM

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Braylen demonstrates above-average speed and agility, particularly in short-distance sprints.
• Her 5-10-5 shuttle time ranks in the top 15% of participants, indicating excellent change of direction ability.
• Home to 1st and 40-yard split times are in the top quartile, suggesting good baserunning potential.

Hitting

• Bat speed is a standout attribute, ranking 18th out of 112 participants.
• Exit velocity is slightly below average, indicating potential for improvement in power hitting.
• Peak hand speed is above average, suggesting quick hands through the hitting zone.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity ranks in the lower half of participants, an area for potential improvement.

Pitching

• Excellent spin rates across all pitches, consistently ranking in the top 2 for fastball, curveball, and rise ball.
• Velocity is consistent across fastball and rise ball, ranking 12th for all pitch types.
• Changeup shows good velocity differential from fastball, essential for keeping batters off-balance.

Overall Assessment

Braylen Conlon demonstrates strong potential as a left-handed pitcher with exceptional spin rates on her pitches. Her ability to generate high spin, particularly on her fastball and breaking pitches, suggests advanced pitch movement and deception. While her velocity is good, ranking consistently in the top 12,