Katelyn Pilcher

Player

Top Gun Power 50 Prospects presented by Dicks Sporting Goods

Nov 18 2023, 8:15AM - 7:30PM CST

Griffon Indoor Sports Complex

Player Katelyn Pilcher

Grad Year 2025

State IA

Position C/3B

Bats/Throws R/R

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: 111
States Represented: 13

Player Profile

Name: Katelyn Pilcher
Graduation Year: 2025
Age: 17
Height: 5'4"
Primary Position: Catcher (C)
Secondary Position: Third Base (3B)
Bats/Throws: R/R
Player Status: Uncommitted
Team Level: Varsity
Player Number: 16
School: Xavier (Class 4A)
Organization: Southeast Iowa Allstars

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

10 Yard Split: 1.967s (Rank: 70/111)
Home to 1st: 3.360s (Rank: 77/111)
40 Yard Split: 6.092s (Rank: 76/111)
5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.409s (Rank: 49/111)

Hitting

Exit Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 68/111)
Vertical Bat Angle: 34 degrees
Bat Speed: 65mph (Rank: 22/111)
Peak Hand Speed: 20mph (Rank: 21/111)

Arm Strength

Throwing Velocity: 57mph (Rank: 71/111)

Catching

Pop Time: 1.840s (Rank: 12/111)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

Katelyn's speed metrics show room for improvement, with rankings in the bottom half for most sprinting tests.
Her 5-10-5 shuttle time (Rank 49) indicates better agility compared to her straight-line speed.
Focus on improving acceleration and top-end speed could benefit her overall performance.

Hitting

Demonstrates above-average bat speed (Rank 22) and peak hand speed (Rank 21), showing good potential in hitting mechanics.
Exit velocity (Rank 68) suggests room for improvement in power generation.
The vertical bat angle of 34 degrees is within a typical range for effective contact.

Arm Strength

Throwing velocity (Rank 71) indicates potential for improvement in arm strength.
Given her primary position as catcher, focusing on arm strength development could significantly enhance her defensive capabilities.

Catching

Excels in pop time with a rank of 12, demonstrating strong catching skills and quick release.
This pop time is a standout metric and suggests advanced defensive abilities behind the plate.

Overall Assessment

Katelyn Pilcher shows promise as a catcher with exceptional pop time, placing her in the top echelon of participants for this crucial catching metric. Her hitting mechanics, particularly bat speed and hand speed, are notable strengths. However, there's room for improvement in overall speed, agility, and arm strength.

To enhance her profile as a catching prospect, Katelyn should focus on:

Improving sprint speeds and agility to increase defensive range and baserunning effectiveness.
Developing arm strength to complement her quick pop time.
Translating her good bat and hand speed into higher exit velocities for more powerful hitting.

Given her strong pop time and solid hitting mechanics, Katelyn has a good foundation as a catching prospect. With targeted improvements in speed and arm strength, she could significantly elevate her overall profile and attractiveness to college programs.