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: Alisha McMurtry
• Graduation Year: 2026
• Age: 17
• Height: 5'9"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 3B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 24
• Schools of Interest: Creighton University, University of Iowa, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Iowa State University, Drake University, Wichita State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska Omaha, South Dakota State University

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.992s (Rank: 75 out of 112)
• Home to 1st: 3.257s (Rank: 55 out of 112)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.811s (Rank: 44 out of 112)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 70mph (Rank: 29 out of 112)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 35deg
• Bat Speed: 61mph (Rank: 45 out of 112)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 65 out of 112)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 64mph (Rank: 13 out of 112)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 3 out of 112)
• Fastball Spin: 967RPM (Rank: 21 out of 112)
• Change-up Velocity: 49mph (Rank: 3 out of 112)
• Change-up Spin: 1,134RPM (Rank: 7 out of 112)
• Rise Ball Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 3 out of 112)
• Rise Ball Spin: 1,191RPM (Rank: 11 out of 112)
• Drop Ball Velocity: 63mph (Rank: 3 out of 112)
• Drop Ball Spin: 905RPM (Rank: 4 out of 112)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Alisha demonstrates above-average speed in short bursts, with a 10 Yard Split ranking in the top third of participants.
• Her Home to 1st and 40 Yard Split times are around the middle of the pack, suggesting room for improvement in sustained speed.

Hitting

• Exit Velocity is solid, ranking in the top quarter of participants, indicating good power potential.
• Bat Speed is average among the group, with potential for improvement to enhance overall hitting performance.
• Peak Hand Speed shows room for development, which could contribute to increased bat speed and exit velocity.

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity ranks highly (13th out of 112), demonstrating strong arm strength for both pitching and fielding.

Pitching

• Fastball velocity is exceptional, ranking 3rd among all participants.
• Change-up velocity is also impressive, ranking 3rd, showing a good velocity differential from the fastball.
• Rise and Drop ball velocities are consistently high, both ranking 3rd.
• Spin rates are generally good, with the Change-up and Rise ball spins ranking particularly well (7th and 11th respectively).

Overall Assessment

Alisha McMurtry demonstrates exceptional pitching abilities, with velocities consistently ranking in the top 3 for various pitch types. Her arm strength is a significant asset, both for pitching and fielding. While her hitting metrics show good potential, especially in exit velocity, there's room for improvement in bat speed and hand speed to enhance her offensive capabilities. Her speed and agility metrics suggest she's more explosive in short distances,