09/02/2022 - Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Ava is a 2024 graduate who plays outfield. She reads well and creates momentum through the ball. In the box, she has as a strong presence and confidence. She has good rhythm and makes consistent contact. She continues to show strides of reaching her full potential. Overall, Ava is a good athlete with a solid set of skills on the diamond.
01/14/2022 - 2022 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Ava is a solid defender in the outfield and at 2B. She is fast on the bases and ran a 2.96 home to first. She has a smooth transfer and solid barrel control from the left side. She has good footwork, great contact point, and places the ball well making things difficult for the other team. Improving her load and working to get around the ball will help Ava step up her game. Overall, Ava is a smooth defender and solid slapper who has the skill set and tools to play at the next level.
09/03/2021 - Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Ava is a 2025 graduate who plays 2B. She is a great teammate with solid softball IQ. She makes good angles and accurate throws. From the left side, Ava can short slap to the 5/6 hole and lays down good bunts. She has good speed on the bases. Making consistent contact and extension will improve her offensive game. Working on being aggressive and quick on defense will help Ava take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the skill set and tools to continue improving her game on the dirt.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Ava continues to show as a prospect on the field. At the plate is where she shows best, displaying solid hitting / power potential through a tall setup. Hands are quick (55 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. She makes consistent contact through a line drive approach. At SS, she displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as she displays proper footwork as she works to square ground balls up and plays through with her body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Throws are accurate with carry (56 mph velocity) to her target but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. Range is a plus as she moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. 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.
12/27/2020 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament - Prospects Ava is an athletic 2B who is a prospect on the field. At the plate is where she shows best, displaying outstanding hitting abilities with well above average power potential through a squared setup. Hands are quick (60 mph exit velocity) and work to and through a level swing path. She shows a feel for the barrel stays inside the ball through a line drive approach. At 2B, she displays smooth / fluid actions. Feet are aggressive as she works around balls and plays through with her body. Glove action is clean and presents out front. Feet are quick as she moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. Throws are accurate with on line carry across the diamond but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as she is very coachable and works hard to be the best player she can be. With 4 years to further develop, Ava has the makings of a special type player with time and room to progress her game.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.