Adyson Dawson
Player · C/UTL · 2026 · KS
Player
Adyson Dawson
Grad Year
2026
State
KS
Position
C/UTL
Bats/Throws
Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis
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
- Name: Adyson Dawson
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Age: 16
- Height: 5'4"
- Positions: C (Primary), UTL (Secondary)
- Bats/Throws: Right
- Player Status: Uncommitted
- Team Level: Varsity
- Player Number: 10
- School: Olathe East
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 1.980s (Rank: 19/44)
- Home to 1st: 3.394s (Rank: 22/44)
- 40 Yard Split: 6.025s (Rank: 17/44)
- 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.718s (Rank: 32/44)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 9/44)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 26 degrees
- Bat Speed: 57mph (Rank: 11/44)
- Peak Hand Speed: 16mph (Rank: 18/44)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 50mph (Rank: 28/44)
Catching
- Pop Time: 2.120s (Rank: 9/44)
Strength
- Left Hand Grip: 73 (Rank: 17/44)
- Right Hand Grip: 64 (Rank: 17/44)
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
- Adyson demonstrates above-average speed in the 40 Yard Split (17th rank) and 10 Yard Split (19th rank).
- Her Home to 1st time is slightly above the median (22nd rank).
- However, her agility as measured by the 5-10-5 Shuttle is an area for improvement (32nd rank).
Hitting
- Adyson's hitting metrics are a standout area of her performance.
- Her Exit Velocity (65mph) ranks 9th among participants, indicating good power generation.
- Bat Speed (57mph) is also impressive, ranking 11th overall.
- Peak Hand Speed (16mph) is above average, ranking 18th.
- The Vertical Bat Angle of 26 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path.
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity (50mph) ranks 28th, indicating an area for potential improvement.
Catching
- As a primary catcher, Adyson's Pop Time of 2.120s is excellent, ranking 9th among participants.
Strength
- Grip strength is consistent for both hands, ranking 17th for both left and right.
- This indicates balanced strength, which is beneficial for a catcher.
Overall Assessment
Adyson Dawson demonstrates strong potential as a catcher with notable hitting abilities. Her standout areas are her hitting metrics, particularly exit velocity and bat speed, which rank in the top 25% of participants. Her catching skills are also impressive, with a top-10 pop time. While her speed is above average in most categories, there's room for improvement in agility and arm strength. Adyson's balanced grip strength and solid speed suggest a well-rounded athletic foundation. To enhance her prospects as an uncommitted player, focusing on improving arm strength and agility could complement her already strong hitting and catching skills.