2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - Player Analysis Report

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: 2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects
• Date: Nov 17 2024, 8:00AM - 5:00PM CST
• Location: Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility - 1785 SW Durow Rd, Topeka, KS 66621
• Participants: 86
• States Represented: 12

Player Profile

• Name: Maleia Knutson
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: Second Base (2B)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 11
• School: Harrisburg High School
• Organization: Catalyst Softball Academy

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.901s (Rank: 30/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.242s (Rank: 23/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.689s (Rank: 16/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.120s (Rank: 24/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 72mph (Rank: 10/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 18 degrees
• Bat Speed: 66mph (Rank: 14/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 31/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 20/86)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.850s (Rank: 8/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Maleia demonstrates above-average speed, particularly in the 40 Yard Split (Rank 16).
• Her Home to 1st time is solid, ranking 23rd out of 86 participants.
• Agility (5-10-5 Shuttle) shows room for improvement, ranking 24th.

Hitting

• Excellent Exit Velocity, ranking 10th overall, indicates strong hitting potential.
• Bat Speed is also impressive, ranking 14th among participants.
• Peak Hand Speed (Rank 31) suggests an area for potential improvement in swing mechanics.

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity ranks 20th, indicating above-average arm strength for her position.

Catching

• Outstanding Pop Time, ranking 8th overall, showcases Maleia's proficiency as a catcher.

Overall Assessment

Maleia Knutson demonstrates strong potential as a catcher with impressive hitting capabilities. Her standout performances in Exit Velocity (Rank 10) and Pop Time (Rank 8) indicate she could be a valuable asset behind the plate and in the batting order. Her above-average speed, particularly in the 40 Yard Split, adds versatility to her skill set. While her arm strength is solid, there's room for improvement in agility and peak hand speed. Focusing on these areas could further enhance her overall performance. Given her current skills and age, Maleia shows promise as a high-level prospect in the 2026 class.