09/03/2021 - Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Bella is a 2025 graduate who plays 2B. She has a good presence in the infield. In the box, Bella has a great attitude and athletic setup with low hands. Working on being aggressive to the ball on defense as well as proper hitting mechanics will help Bella take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the ability to continue improving her skills on the softball field.
12/27/2020 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament - Prospects Bella is a 2B/OF prospect who showcased her skills during the Christmas Camp & Tournament. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a crouched stance and takes a square stride. She gets her hands activated in her load and produces solid contact to all fields. Getting more extension through her swing can help Bella create stronger contact. Overall, Bella is a developing prospect who has the time and potential to further build upon her skills on the field.
07/04/2019 - International Cup Futures Training Bella returns to another Softball Factory event improving and impressing with her strong skill set. She brings positive energy to the field and great work ethic. Defensively, she stays athletic in her fielding position and active in her footwork. She moves through each play well and creates good momentum into her throws. She has a clean exchange on her throws and fields the ball out front with smooth fielding mechanics. Offensively, Bella is relaxed at the plate and comfortable in her hands. She activates her lower half well through her swing and stays on time in her rhythm. She produces strong contact and hits the ball in the gaps with power.
07/12/2018 - Advanced Training and Competition at the International Cup (Grad Years 2023-2025) Bella is a 2025 right handed pitcher and second baseman with a developing skill set. On the mound, she has a calm presence and extends through well on her release. She stays tall in her finish and shows good control on her change up. Defensively, she has effective footwork and stays athletic in her fielding position. She hustles hard and is a vocal leader on the field. Offensively, she has a tall set up in the box and a short stride to the ball. She gets to extension well in her swing and drives her hands through the zone. She has the ability to spray the ball to all sides of the field with solid pop. Overall, she is a hard worker and with continued effort she will do what it takes to play at the next level.
05/20/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Tacoma (Seattle), WA Bella is a 2025 right handed pitcher and second baseman with a developing skill set. At second base, she makes accurate throws to her target and makes routine plays. She stays light on her feet but by focusing on staying low in her legs as she moves laterally she will start to create more range at second base. In the circle, she has a confident presence and stays tall in her finish. She has good balance on the mound but needs to use her legs more to push off the mound to create more velocity behind her pitches. Offensively, Bella has a level bat through the zone and rotates well in her hips. She makes consistent contact and shows strength to her pull side. Overall, Bella hustles hard and has a great attitude.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.