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

• Name: Embrie Bednar
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Birth Date: May 12, 2007
• Height: 5'10"
• Positions: RHP (Primary), 1B (Secondary)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: High School
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 3
• School: Norris High School
• Organization: Nebraska Quakes

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.774s (Rank: 5/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.033s (Rank: 4/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.416s (Rank: 2/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.900s (Rank: 79/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 67mph (Rank: 32/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 18 degrees
• Bat Speed: 68mph (Rank: 4/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 8/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 38/86)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 60mph (Rank: 8/86)
• Curve Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 8/86)
• Change Velocity: 52mph (Rank: 8/86)
• Rise Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 8/86)
• Drop Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 8/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Embrie demonstrates exceptional speed, ranking in the top 5 for all sprint-based tests. Her 40-yard split time is particularly impressive, ranking 2nd overall. However, her agility (5-10-5 shuttle) needs improvement, ranking 79th out of 86 participants.

Hitting

Embrie shows above-average hitting metrics. Her bat speed is outstanding, ranking 4th overall, and her peak hand speed is also impressive at 8th. Her exit velocity is above average, ranking 32nd. These metrics suggest good potential for power hitting.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 58mph, Embrie ranks 38th out of 86 participants, indicating slightly above-average arm strength for her age group.

Pitching

Embrie's pitching velocities are consistently strong across all pitch types, ranking 8th in each category. This suggests a well-rounded pitching arsenal with good velocity control across different pitches.

Overall Assessment

Embrie Bednar demonstrates exceptional potential as a right-handed pitcher and first baseman. Her standout qualities are her elite speed and impressive pitching velocities across multiple pitch types. Her hitting metrics, particularly bat speed and hand speed, suggest strong offensive potential as well.

Areas for improvement include agility work to enhance her fielding capabilities, and potentially focusing on increasing exit velocity to fully capitalize on her excellent bat speed.

Given her consistent top-10 rankings in pitching velocities and impressive speed metrics, Embrie shows promise as a high-level pitching prospect with the added versatility of strong hitting potential. Her physical attributes (5'10" height) also provide a favorable foundation for further development.