2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects - 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: Grace Samuels

• Full Name: Grace Samuels
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'5"
• Primary Position: Catcher (C)
• Secondary Position: Outfield (OF)
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: High School
• Team Level: Junior Varsity
• Player Number: 19
• School Name: Shawnee Heights
• School Division: Class 5A

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.117s (Rank: 70/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.542s (Rank: 72/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.244s (Rank: 67/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.330s (Rank: 49/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 63/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 28deg
• Bat Speed: 59mph (Rank: 53/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 22mph (Rank: 2/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 41/86)

Catching

• Pop Time: 1.920s (Rank: 12/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Grace's speed metrics show room for improvement. Her 10 yard split, home to 1st, and 40 yard split times rank in the bottom quarter of participants. However, her agility as measured by the 5-10-5 shuttle test is slightly better, ranking near the middle of the pack.

Hitting

Grace's hitting metrics present a mixed picture. While her exit velocity and bat speed are in the lower half of rankings, her peak hand speed is exceptional, ranking 2nd out of 86 participants. This suggests good hand quickness, which could be leveraged to improve overall hitting performance.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 58mph, Grace ranks in the middle of the pack (41st out of 86). This suggests average arm strength for her age group and level of competition.

Catching

Grace's pop time of 1.920s is impressive, ranking 12th out of 86 participants. This is a standout metric for her, indicating strong potential as a catcher.

Overall Assessment

Grace Samuels demonstrates a unique skill set with notable strengths in certain areas. Her exceptional peak hand speed in hitting and impressive pop time in catching are her standout attributes. These skills suggest significant potential, particularly in her primary position as a catcher.

Areas for improvement include overall speed and agility, where focused training could yield significant gains. Her hitting metrics, while showing promise with hand speed, indicate room for development in translating that quickness into bat speed and exit velocity.

Grace's arm strength is average for the group, which is adequate for her current level but could be a focus area for improvement to excel at higher levels of competition.

Given her strong pop time and hand speed, Grace shows particular promise as a catcher. Focusing on leveraging these strengths while addressing areas for improvement could help her develop into a well-rounded player with the potential to excel at the varsity level and beyond.