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Position Projection: C | SS |
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06/29/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Jacksonville Storm Showcase - 16u Abbey is a 2024 graduate who catches. She has a long and lanky build. She is vocal behind the plate and frames well. She has a pop time of 2.02 and an overhand velocity of 62MPH. In the box, she has a good presence. Speed and agility drills on defense will increase footwork speed on defense. Bat speed drills will help Abbey be more explosive with her swing. The coaches strongly agree that swinging a 33-34 inch bat will 100% affect her swing mechanics. Overall, Abbey has the skill set and tools to further improve her game on the diamond.
06/14/2021 - All-In Membership - Charlotte, NC Abbey is a 2024 catcher and shortstop with a tall and athletic build. In the box, Abbey is a consistent power hitter. With an exit velocity of 68 MPH, she has explosive bat speed which allows her to place the ball on all parts of the playing field. Her lateral load and fluid rhythm results in hard hit balls. Behind the plate, Abbey showcased her strong arm by demonstrating accurate throws. She remains low and athletic upon receiving pitches. At shortstop, Abbey has active feet that help her gain range when fielding. She has clean glove-to-hand exchanges that help when getting the quick out. Overall, Abbey is a talented athlete who possesses the materials and hustle it takes in order to succeed at the next level.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Abbey continues to show as a prospect on the field. Behind the dish, she presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. Quick lateral movements allow her to center/deaden pitches in the dirt off of a soft chest. Pop times showed in the 2.20 with accuracy / carry (60 mph velocity) on her throws. At the plate she continues to shine through a squared setup. Hands are quick (64 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. She stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Mental makeup is a plus as she is very coachable, works hard to be the best player she can be, and is a team player.
11/18/2020 - 2020 Under Armour Softball Factory Fall Classic - 16U Abbey is an athletic catcher who has a promising future on the field. Behind the dish, she presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. She uses her body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Pop times showed a range of 2.13 with accuracy on her throws. Times will continue to drop as she builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, she continues to shine, through a squared setup. Hands are quick (61 mph exit velocity) and work to and through a level swing path. She shows a feel for the barrel and stays inside the ball with gap-to-gap pop. She is a great team player, encouraging everyone and always has a positive attitude. She is very vocal and a leader on the field. With 3 years to further develop, Abbey has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as she continues to progress her game.
12/27/2019 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament (Prospects) Abbey Drake is a 2024 right-handed catcher with a strong skill set. Behind the plate, Abbey has an athletic and low stance. She has quiet movements and controlled mechanics. She receives well into the zone with soft hands and sees the pitch out of the hand well. Her exchange is quick and she gets rid of the ball fast for an accurate throw when runners are in motion. She has the ability to move from her stance quickly in order to move around and through a bunt. Offensively, she has an athletic stance and small stride to the ball. She loads well into her lower half and her rhythm is on-time. Abbey has an aggressive mindset at the plate and can hit to all fields. Overall, Abbey has a clear passion for the game and has the potential to be a great athlete. She is coachable, a team player and has a great attitude.
09/19/2019 - 2019 Softball Factory 14u - Carolina Classic Abbey continues to show up and show off her great skill set. She works hard everytime she steps on the field and is a great teammate to those around her. She is engaged at all times and always ready for the next play ahead of her. Defensively, she works well through ground balls and creates good momentum through each play. She fields the ball out in front and stays strong in her base. She is fluid through her throws to first base and keeps the ball in the infield. Behind the plate, she brings great energy to her pitchers and frames each pitch well in the zone. She gets around the ball well on her blocks and pops out quickly on bunt coverage. Offensively, she is athletic in her stance and has quiet hands in her load. She activates her lower half well through her swing and keeps her barrel level through the zone. Overall, Abbey continues to grow as a player and is a joy to coach.
09/15/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Henrico (Richmond), VA Abbey returns to another Softball Factory event continuing to show improvements and her great work ethic. She continues to grow on the field as a player and athlete. Behind the plate, she is active in her feet and gets around the ball well to her glove side. She stays strong in her base and quick in her throws to bases. At shortstop, she stays fluid in her footwork and works from the ground up laterally. She is clean in her exchange on her throws to her target and keeps her throws on line. She creates solid momentum through each play and comes through the ball smoothly. Offensively, she has a square set up in the box and is athletic in her swing motion. She keeps her hands inside the ball well and can drive the ball to all parts of the field with solid pop. Overall, Abbey continues to work hard and adjust well.
05/30/2019 - Softball Factory College World Series - Futures Select Training Abbey returns to another Softball Factory event displaying her strong skill set. Behind the plate, she stays low and athletic in her catching position and keeps her throws on line to her target. She gets rid of the ball quickly on her throws to bases and is smooth in her transfer. She has solid momentum through her release and is quick in her footwork. Offensively, she is relaxed in her stance and keeps her hands high in her set up. She has smooth rhythm and stays controlled in her mechanics. She is on time in her load and makes hard contact consistently. Overall, Abbey makes adjustments and is a great kid to work with.
03/24/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Greensboro, NC It was great to see Abbey again! As a catcher Abbey has a good low set up and presents her hands well. Her glove side range is agile and she frames with a solid glove. She is a vocal catcher and does well on blocks to protect her throwing hand. With more kick back of her feet to replace with her knees on blocks she will absorb them even better. She uses a short arm action to throw and by generating more momentum to her target she will increase her strength and accuracy to second base. At shortstop, Abbey has active footwork and a good glove. Her glove side range is strong. She uses a clean exchange and short arm action to throw. Her throws to first base are on-line and accurate. With more momentum to her target and backside follow through after her release she will increase her strength. Offensively, Abbey has fluid rhythm in the box. Her stride is short, soft and on-time and she uses a firm front side at contact. By increasing the momentum with her hips and hands to contact she will improve on her power and consistency. Overall, Abbey has a great happy attitude and is very coachable. As she continues to work hard she can be a valuable player.
11/08/2018 - Softball Factory Select Training & Competition at Historic Dodgertown ( Grad Years 2024-2026) Abbey Drake is a catcher/short stop with a great work ethic and athletic presence. She is an agile catcher with soft firm hands. Abbey has a quick, clean exchange with fluid arm action. Her throws to second base are consistently accurate and have good backspin. When she incorporates more front side pull into her throw she will increase her arm strength and pop time. As a short stop she has quick feet and agile range. She has a clean exchange and her throws are accurate. With a lower fielding position and attacking the ball out front she will be able to increase her quickness on the exchange. At the plate, Abbey has an athletic balanced stance. With more load and lower body drive she will create more bat speed and consistency. Overall Abbey is very coachable and has an advanced skill set.
10/28/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Raleigh, NC Abbey is a 2024 two- way player as a SS/C. In the box, Abbey is a RHH that uses a square stance with centered balance and short stride. She creates smooth rhythm with a back load. She is able to put the ball in play and shows spray power. Working to engage her lower half and extend through contact will allow her to see more power production. At SS, Abbey is an athletic player. She has active footwork and moves well to her glove-side. She fields with soft hands and makes accurate throws to her target. Being short and quick with her transfer will allow her to get rid of the ball faster. Behind the plate, Abbey uses a low and square set up. She presents a good target and does a nice job of framing the zone. She makes a clean transfer and makes accurate throws to her target. Working to gain ground on her throws to 2B will allow her to get more momentum behind the ball. Overall, Abbey is a hard working player that will continue to develop her skill set with more reps and game play.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.