2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Softball Metrics Event Report

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: Leighton Farquhar

• Full Name: Leighton Farquhar
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 15
• Height: 5'9"
• Primary Position: Outfield (OF)
• Secondary Position: Outfield (OF)
• Bats/Throws: Right/Right
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Junior Varsity
• Player Number: 26
• School: Derby High School (Class 6A)
• Organization: Select Fastpitch
• Travel/Club Team: '24-'25 Select Fastpitch, 316 JB 16U (KS)
• Accolades: Top Gun Top 50 Prospects Midwest Class of 2027

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.895s (Rank: 29/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.389s (Rank: 52/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.248s (Rank: 68/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.230s (Rank: 38/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 64mph (Rank: 55/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 35 degrees
• Bat Speed: 53mph (Rank: 78/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 29/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 63/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Leighton demonstrates good initial acceleration, ranking 29th in the 10-yard split.
• Home to 1st time is average, ranking 52nd out of 86 participants.
• 40-yard split time suggests room for improvement in sustained speed.
• Agility is above average, with a 5-10-5 shuttle rank of 38th.

Hitting

• Exit velocity is slightly above average, ranking 55th.
• Bat speed needs improvement, ranking 78th out of 86 participants.
• Peak hand speed is a strength, ranking 29th, indicating good potential for power development.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity ranks 63rd, suggesting an area for focused improvement.

Overall Assessment

Leighton Farquhar shows promise as a young outfielder with particular strengths in initial acceleration and hand speed. Her above-average agility and exit velocity indicate a solid foundation for development. Areas for improvement include sustained speed, bat speed, and arm strength. With focused training on these aspects, Leighton has the potential to enhance her overall performance and become a more well-rounded outfielder. Her current metrics suggest she is a player with room to grow and improve her rankings within her peer group.