2024 Top Gun Power 50 Prospects Softball 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: Bella Ascanio

• Birth Date: 04/07/2009
• Age: 15
• Graduation Year: 2027
• Height: 5'11"
• Position: RHP/1B
• Primary Position: RHP
• Secondary Position: 1B
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• School Name: St. Mary's-Colgan
• School Division: Class 2A
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 3
• Organization: Building Champions

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.971s (Rank: 48/86)
• Home to 1st: 3.421s (Rank: 60/86)
• 40 Yard Split: 6.225s (Rank: 63/86)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.550s (Rank: 69/86)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 71mph (Rank: 12/86)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 21deg
• Bat Speed: 68mph (Rank: 6/86)
• Peak Hand Speed: 17mph (Rank: 65/86)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 62mph (Rank: 9/86)

Pitching

• Fastball Velocity: 63mph (Rank: 2/86)
• Curve Velocity: 56mph (Rank: 2/86)
• Change Velocity: 44mph (Rank: 2/86)
• Rise Velocity: 61mph (Rank: 2/86)
• Drop Velocity: 58mph (Rank: 2/86)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Bella's speed and agility metrics show room for improvement. Her 10-yard split time ranks in the middle of the pack, while her home-to-first and 40-yard split times are in the bottom third of participants. Her 5-10-5 shuttle time indicates that lateral agility is an area needing significant development.

Hitting

Bella demonstrates strong hitting potential. Her exit velocity and bat speed are particularly impressive, ranking 12th and 6th respectively among all participants. These metrics suggest good power generation in her swing. However, her peak hand speed ranks lower, indicating an area for potential improvement in her swing mechanics.

Arm Strength

With a throwing velocity of 62mph, ranking 9th out of 86 participants, Bella shows above-average arm strength. This is a valuable asset for her primary position as a right-handed pitcher.

Pitching

Bella's pitching metrics are exceptional across all pitch types. She ranks 2nd in velocity for fastball, curve, change, rise, and drop. This diverse pitching arsenal with high-velocity outputs suggests she is an elite pitching prospect in her age group.

Overall Assessment

Bella Ascanio demonstrates elite potential as a right-handed pitcher, with outstanding velocity across multiple pitch types. Her arm strength is a significant asset, both for pitching and fielding. Her hitting metrics, particularly exit velocity and bat speed, indicate strong offensive capabilities as well.

Areas for improvement include speed and agility, which could enhance her overall athleticism and defensive range. While her pitching and hitting show great promise, focusing on these aspects could make her a more well-rounded player.

Given her current skill set, particularly in pitching, and her physical attributes (5'11" at age 15), Bella appears to be a high-level prospect for her graduation year of 2027. Her uncommitted status, combined with her performance in this event, likely makes her an attractive recruit for competitive college