Softball Metrics Event Report and Player Analysis

Event Information

• Event Type: Metrics
• Event Name: Monica Abbotts Speed Retreat
• Event Date: Sep 1 2024, 3:00PM - 6:00PM CST
• Event Location: Blue Valley District Athletic Complex - 13310 Switzer Rd
• Event Participants: 22
• States Represented: 11

Player Profile

• Name: Alix Kimble
• Graduation Year: 2029
• Age: 14
• Height: 5'6"
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Middle School
• Player Number: 5
• School: Woodall
• Organization: Epic Fastpitch

Metrics Analysis

Pitching

Change-up

• Velocity: 42 mph (Rank: 12/22)
• True Spin: 841 RPM
• Spin: 1,166 RPM (Rank: 3/22)
• Horizontal Break: -6 RPM
• Vertical Break: 4 RPM

Drop Ball

• Velocity: 59 mph (Rank: 3/22)
• True Spin: 804 RPM
• Spin: 872 RPM (Rank: 7/22)
• Horizontal Break: -3 RPM
• Vertical Break: -8 RPM

Screw Ball

• Velocity: 56 mph (Rank: 3/22)
• True Spin: 481 RPM
• Spin: 743 RPM (Rank: 5/22)
• Horizontal Break: 1 RPM
• Vertical Break: -5 RPM

Performance Analysis

Pitching

• Alix demonstrates a diverse pitching repertoire with three distinct pitch types: change-up, drop ball, and screw ball.
• Her drop ball and screw ball velocities are particularly impressive, ranking 3rd out of 22 participants for both pitches.
• The change-up, while slower in velocity (ranked 12th), shows excellent spin rate (ranked 3rd), indicating good deception potential.
• Alix's drop ball demonstrates good velocity with moderate spin, suggesting effective downward movement.
• The screw ball shows a good balance of velocity and spin, ranking in the top 5 for both metrics.
• Horizontal and vertical break measurements are relatively low across all pitches, indicating an area for potential improvement in pitch movement.

Overall Assessment

Alix Kimble shows promising potential as a right-handed pitcher. Her strengths lie in the velocity of her drop ball and screw ball, which are both ranked highly among participants. The change-up, while slower, demonstrates excellent spin rate, which could make it an effective off-speed pitch with further development. To enhance her performance, Alix should focus on improving the movement of her pitches, as indicated by the relatively low horizontal and vertical break measurements. Given her age and current skill level, Alix has a solid foundation to build upon as she continues to develop her pitching abilities. With continued practice and refinement of her pitch movement, she has the potential to become a formidable pitcher at higher levels of competition.