Avery Spellman
Player · RHP/1B · 2026 · KS
Player
Avery Spellman
Grad Year
2026
State
KS
Position
RHP/1B
Bats/Throws
R/R
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
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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.