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.