Miah Berhenke
Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis
Event Information
- Event Type: Metrics
- Event Name: Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
- Event Date: Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST
- Event Location: Griffon Indoor Sports Complex - 4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64507
- Event Participants: 112
- States Represented: 13
Player Profile
- Name: Miah Berhenke
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Age: 16
- Height: 5'4"
- Primary Position: 3B
- Secondary Position: C
- Bats/Throws: R/R
- Player Status: Uncommitted
- Team Level: Varsity
- Player Number: 44
- Schools of Interest: University of Iowa, Michigan State University, University of Kansas, Indiana State University, Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, University of Nebraska Omaha
Metrics Analysis
Speed & Agility
- 10 Yard Split: 1.896s (Rank: 40/112)
- Home to 1st: 3.202s (Rank: 36/112)
- 40 Yard Split: 5.906s (Rank: 55/112)
- 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.288s (Rank: 36/112)
Hitting
- Exit Velocity: 71mph (Rank: 17/112)
- Vertical Bat Angle: 43deg
- Bat Speed: 60mph (Rank: 48/112)
- Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 31/112)
Arm Strength
- Throwing Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 32/112)
Catching
- Pop Time: 1.970s (Rank: 13/112)
Performance Analysis
Speed & Agility
- Miah demonstrates above-average speed and agility, particularly in short-distance sprints.
- Her 10-yard split time (1.896s) places her in the top 36% of participants, indicating good initial acceleration.
- Home to 1st time (3.202s) is also competitive, ranking in the top third of participants.
- The 40-yard split (5.906s) suggests room for improvement in sustained speed over longer distances.
- Agility, as measured by the 5-10-5 shuttle (5.288s), shows good lateral movement and change of direction ability.
Hitting
- Miah's exit velocity of 71mph is impressive, ranking 17th out of 112 participants, indicating strong hitting power.
- Bat speed (60mph) is above average, ranking 48th, suggesting good swing mechanics.
- Peak hand speed (19mph) is competitive, ranking 31st, which contributes to her overall hitting performance.
- The vertical bat angle of 43 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path, which could be beneficial for generating lift on the ball.
Arm Strength
- Throwing velocity of 62mph ranks 32nd, indicating above-average arm strength for her position.
- This arm strength is suitable for her primary position at 3B and secondary position as C.
Catching
- Miah's pop time of 1.970s is excellent, ranking 13th out of all participants.
- This quick pop time suggests she has the potential to be a strong defensive catcher with good throwing mechanics.
Overall Assessment
Miah Berhenke demonstrates a well-rounded skill set with notable strengths in hitting power and catching abilities. Her exit velocity and pop time are particularly impressive, ranking in the top 15% of participants. She shows above-average speed and agility, which complement her defensive capabilities at both third base and catcher positions. While her arm strength is solid, there's potential for improvement to further enhance her throwing velocity. Miah's hitting metrics suggest she has the potential to be a power hitter, with her high exit velocity being a standout attribute. Her versatility in playing both infield and catching positions adds value to her profile. To further improve her prospects, Miah could focus on enhancing her sustained speed over longer distances and continuing to refine her hitting mechanics to maximize her already impressive power. Overall,