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

• Name: Becca Dinkelman
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 15
• Height: 5'3"
• Primary Position: 3B
• Secondary Position: RHP
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 01
• School: Northwest
• Organization: Nebraska Gold

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.901s (Rank: 31/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.208s (Rank: 18/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.592s (Rank: 8/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.390s (Rank: 53/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 71mph (Rank: 15/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 24deg
• Bat Speed: 68mph (Rank: 5/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 18mph (Rank: 42/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 52/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Becca demonstrates excellent speed in the 40 Yard Split, ranking 8th out of 86 participants.
• Her Home to 1st time is also impressive, ranking 18th overall.
• There's room for improvement in the 5-10-5 Shuttle, which tests agility and change of direction.

Hitting

• Becca's bat speed is exceptional, ranking 5th overall, indicating strong potential for power hitting.
• Her exit velocity is also above average, ranking 15th, suggesting good contact ability.
• The vertical bat angle of 24 degrees is within an acceptable range for generating lift on the ball.
• Peak hand speed could be an area for improvement to further enhance hitting performance.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity ranks in the lower half of participants, indicating an area for potential development, especially for a player with RHP as a secondary position.

Overall Assessment

Becca Dinkelman demonstrates strong potential as a softball prospect, particularly in hitting and speed. Her exceptional bat speed and above-average exit velocity suggest she could develop into a formidable power hitter. Her speed, especially in the 40 Yard Split, is a significant asset that could make her valuable both offensively and defensively.

Areas for improvement include agility and arm strength. Focused training on these aspects could enhance her overall performance, particularly in fielding at third base and in her secondary position as a right-handed pitcher.

Given her young age (15) and current skill set, Becca shows promising potential for development. With continued focus on strength training and skill refinement, particularly in arm strength and agility, she could become a well-rounded and highly competitive player at the varsity level and beyond.