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: Cora Fitzgerald
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'7"
• Primary Position: 3B
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 27
• School: Lincoln East High School
• Organization: Nebraska Quakes

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.893s (Rank: 27/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.303s (Rank: 34/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.054s (Rank: 52/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.200s (Rank: 30/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 59mph (Rank: 71/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 17 degrees
• Bat Speed: 64mph (Rank: 25/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 60/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 55mph (Rank: 66/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Cora demonstrates above-average speed in short bursts, as evidenced by her 10 Yard Split rank (27th out of 86).
• Her Home to 1st time is slightly above the median, indicating good base running potential.
• The 40 Yard Split time suggests room for improvement in sustained speed over longer distances.
• Agility is a strength, with her 5-10-5 Shuttle time ranking 30th, showing good lateral movement and change of direction ability.

Hitting

• Cora's bat speed is impressive, ranking 25th out of 86 participants, indicating potential for power hitting.
• However, her exit velocity ranks lower (71st), suggesting a need to focus on consistent solid contact.
• The vertical bat angle of 17 degrees is within a good range for line drives and gap hits.
• Peak hand speed is in the lower half of participants, an area that could be improved to enhance overall hitting performance.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity ranks 66th out of 86, indicating an area for significant improvement, especially for a third base position.

Overall Assessment

Cora Fitzgerald shows promise as a softball prospect with notable strengths in short-distance speed and agility. Her bat speed is a standout attribute, suggesting potential for power hitting if she can improve her exit velocity. Areas for development include arm strength and sustained speed over longer distances. With focused training on these aspects, particularly throwing velocity for her primary position at third base, Cora could enhance her overall profile as a softball player. Her current metrics indicate a solid foundation with room for growth, making her an interesting prospect for college programs looking for a player with development potential.