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: Addison Murphy
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 16
• Height: 5'4"
• Primary Position: C
• Secondary Position: 3B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 14
• School: Basehor-Linwood

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 2.212s (Rank: 37/44)
• Home to 1st: 3.712s (Rank: 39/44)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.791s (Rank: 41/44)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 6.278s (Rank: 33/44)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 8/44)

Catching

• Pop Time: 2.030s (Rank: 7/44)

Strength

• Grip Strength (Left): 62 (Rank: 36/44)
• Grip Strength (Right): 60 (Rank: 36/44)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Addison's speed metrics indicate room for improvement, with rankings in the lower quartile for most speed-related tests.
• The 5-10-5 shuttle time (6.278s, Rank 33) suggests slightly better agility compared to straight-line speed.
• Focus on improving acceleration and top-end speed could significantly enhance overall performance.

Arm Strength

• Throwing velocity of 57mph ranks 8th out of 44 participants, demonstrating above-average arm strength.
• This is a notable strength, particularly beneficial for her primary position as a catcher.

Catching

• Pop time of 2.030s ranks 7th, indicating strong catching skills.
• Combined with above-average arm strength, Addison shows promise in her primary position.

Strength

• Grip strength tests (Left: 62, Right: 60) both rank 36th out of 44 participants.
• While consistent between hands, there's room for improvement in overall strength.

Overall Assessment

Addison Murphy demonstrates strong potential as a catcher, with above-average arm strength and catching skills evidenced by her throwing velocity and pop time rankings. These attributes align well with her primary position. However, her speed and agility metrics suggest areas for significant improvement, which could enhance her overall defensive range and base running capabilities. Strength training, particularly focusing on grip strength and lower body power, could yield improvements across all areas of her game. Given her strong performance in catching-specific metrics, continued focus on developing these skills could position her as a standout defensive catcher at the varsity level and beyond.