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: Janelle Lang
• Graduation Year: 2024
• Age: 18
• Height: 5'8"
• Primary Position: CF
• Secondary Position: OF
• Bats/Throws: R/R
• Player Status: Uncommitted
• Team Level: Varsity
• Player Number: 31
• School Name: DeSoto
• Organization: Select Fastpitch

Metrics Analysis

Speed & Agility

• 10 Yard Split: 1.966s (Rank: 69/111)
• Home to 1st: 3.226s (Rank: 52/111)
• 40 Yard Split: 5.641s (Rank: 28/111)
• 5-10-5 Shuttle: 5.678s (Rank: 74/111)

Hitting

• Exit Velocity: 67mph (Rank: 54/111)
• Vertical Bat Angle: 41deg
• Bat Speed: 61mph (Rank: 45/111)
• Peak Hand Speed: 19mph (Rank: 31/111)

Arm Strength

• Throwing Velocity: 65mph (Rank: 8/111)

Performance Analysis

Speed & Agility

• Janelle demonstrates above-average speed in the 40 Yard Split, ranking 28th out of 111 participants.
• Her Home to 1st time is around the middle of the pack, indicating room for improvement in acceleration.
• The 5-10-5 Shuttle rank suggests that lateral agility and change of direction could be areas for focused training.

Hitting

• Exit Velocity and Bat Speed are slightly above average, ranking in the middle of the participant pool.
• Peak Hand Speed is relatively strong, ranking 31st out of 111, indicating good potential for power generation.
• The Vertical Bat Angle of 41 degrees suggests a slightly upward swing path, which could be adjusted for optimal contact.

Arm Strength

• Janelle's throwing velocity is exceptional, ranking 8th out of 111 participants. This is a significant strength for an outfielder.

Overall Assessment

Janelle Lang demonstrates strong potential as a center fielder with her exceptional arm strength and above-average speed. Her throwing velocity ranks in the top 10% of participants, which is a valuable asset for an outfielder. While her hitting metrics are slightly above average, there's room for improvement, particularly in exit velocity and bat speed. Her speed metrics show promise, especially in the 40 Yard Split, but working on acceleration and agility could enhance her overall performance. Janelle's combination of arm strength and speed makes her a solid defensive prospect, with the potential to develop into a more well-rounded offensive player with focused training on her hitting mechanics.