Ava Stimis
Comprehensive Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis
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: Ava Stimis
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Age: 16
- Height: 5'6"
- Primary Position: 1B
- Secondary Position: UTL
- Bats/Throws: R
- Player Status: Uncommitted
- School: Bentonville High School (Arkansas)
- School Division: Class 6A
- Team Level: Varsity
- Player Number: 22
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 1.812s (Rank: 12/86)
- Home to 1st: 3.146s (Rank: 13/86)
- 40 Yard Split: 5.754s (Rank: 21/86)
- 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.090s (Rank: 21/86)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 64mph (Rank: 49/86)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 26 degrees
- Bat Speed: 65mph (Rank: 23/86)
- Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 5/86)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 47/86)
Strength
Metrics data unavailable.
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
Ava demonstrates above-average speed and agility, particularly in short bursts:
- Her 10 Yard Split time ranks in the top 15% of participants, indicating excellent initial acceleration.
- Home to 1st time is also strong, ranking in the top 15%, crucial for beating out infield hits.
- 40 Yard Split and 5-10-5 Shuttle times are above average, placing her in the top 25% of participants.
Hitting
Ava's hitting metrics show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement:
- Exit Velocity is in the lower half of participants, suggesting room for power development.
- Bat Speed is above average, ranking in the top 27% of participants.
- Peak Hand Speed is exceptional, ranking 5th overall, indicating quick hands through the hitting zone.
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity ranks in the lower half of participants, an area for potential improvement.
Overall Assessment
Ava Stimis demonstrates strong potential as a softball prospect, with particular strengths in speed, agility, and hand quickness. Her exceptional peak hand speed and above-average bat speed suggest a solid foundation for hitting. While her exit velocity and throwing velocity are areas for improvement, her speed and agility metrics indicate she could be a valuable asset on both offense and defense.
Ava's performance at this event, combined with her high school accolades (All State Tournament Team, State Champion) and international experience (Team Japan - Triple Crown International Challenge), suggest she has the tools to compete at a high level. Focusing on increasing power in her hitting and improving arm strength could elevate her game further. Her versatility as a 1B/UTL player adds value to her profile as a prospect.