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: Anniston Reith
• Graduation Year: 2025
• Age: 18
• Height: 6'
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 50
• Schools of Interest: University of Central Florida, University of Tulsa, University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri, University of Alabama, University of Louisville, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of South Carolina, Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, Baylor University

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.002s (Rank: 78/112)
• Home to 1st: 3.541s (Rank: 94/112)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.435s (Rank: 94/112)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.513s (Rank: 60/112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 70mph (Rank: 25/112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 29deg
• Bat Speed: 56mph (Rank: 74/112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 13mph (Rank: 93/112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 82/112)

Pitching

• Fastball:
  • Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 15/112)
  • True Spin: 651RPM
  • Spin: 1,354RPM (Rank: 6/112)
• Curve:
  • Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 15/112)
  • True Spin: 373RPM
  • Spin: 1,192RPM (Rank: 8/112)
• Change:
  • Velocity: 46mph (Rank: 15/112)
  • True Spin: 651RPM
  • Spin: 1,280RPM (Rank: 2/112)
• Rise:
  • Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 15/112)
  • True Spin: 461RPM
  • Spin: 1,123RPM (Rank: 13/112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Anniston demonstrates average to below-average speed and agility metrics compared to other participants. Her 10-yard split and 5-10-5 shuttle times are in the middle range, while her home-to-first and 40-yard split times are in the bottom 20% of participants. This suggests an area for potential improvement in her overall athleticism and quickness on the field.

Hitting

Anniston's hitting metrics show a mix of strengths and areas for development. Her exit velocity is impressive, ranking in the top 25% of participants, indicating good power potential. However, her bat speed and peak hand speed are in the lower percentiles, suggesting room for improvement in swing mechanics and efficiency.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity ranked 82nd out of 112 participants, Anniston's arm strength is below average for this event. This could be an area to focus on for improvement, especially considering her primary position as a pitcher.

Pitching

Anniston's pitching metrics are a highlight of her performance:

• Her fastball and curve both reach 59mph, ranking 15th among participants.
• Her changeup, at 46mph, also ranks 15th, showing good velocity differential from her fastball.
• Spin rates are particularly impressive, with her fastball spin ranking 6th, curve 8th, and change