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: Avery Spellman
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'3"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 07
• School: Basehor-Linwood

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.268s (Rank: 38/44)
• Home to 1st: 3.573s (Rank: 32/44)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.512s (Rank: 34/44)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.852s (Rank: 4/44)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 23/44)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 20 degrees
• Bat Speed: 51mph (Rank: 27/44)
• Peak Hand Speed: 15mph (Rank: 28/44)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 47mph (Rank: 36/44)

Pitching

• Fastball:
  • Velocity: 50mph (Rank: 8/44)
  • True Spin: 213 RPM
  • Spin: 19 RPM (Rank: 13/44)
• Change-up:
  • Velocity: 48mph (Rank: 8/44)
  • True Spin: 421 RPM
  • Spin: 83 RPM (Rank: 6/44)
  • Horizontal Break: -5 RPM
  • Vertical Break: -4 RPM
• Screwball:
  • Velocity: 51mph (Rank: 8/44)
  • True Spin: 1,185 RPM
  • Spin: 86 RPM (Rank: 1/44)
  • Horizontal Break: -7 RPM
  • Vertical Break: 6 RPM

Strength

• Grip Strength (Left): 64 (Rank: 18/44)
• Grip Strength (Right): 73 (Rank: 18/44)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Avery's speed metrics are generally in the lower half of the participant pool, with rankings in the 30s out of 44 participants for sprinting events.
• However, Avery excels in agility, ranking 4th in the 5-10-5 shuttle run, demonstrating good change of direction ability.

Hitting

• Exit velocity is slightly below average, ranking 23rd out of 44.
• Bat speed and peak hand speed are also in the lower half of the rankings, indicating potential areas for improvement in hitting mechanics and strength.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity ranks 36th out of 44, suggesting this is an area that could benefit from focused training and development.

Pitching

• Despite lower overall arm strength, Avery shows promise in pitching:
  • Fastball and change-up velocities both rank 8th out of 44, showing good relative speed for pitching.
  • Screwball is a standout pitch, ranking 1st in spin rate, indicating excellent movement potential.
  • Change-up also shows good spin characteristics, ranking 6th.

Strength

• Grip strength for both hands ranks 18th out of 44, suggesting average hand and forearm strength relative to the participant group.

Overall Assessment

Avery Spellman demonstrates potential as a pitcher, with particularly promising metrics for the screwball and change-up.