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Position Projection: SS | C |
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07/16/2013 - College PREP - Plano (DFW), TX Chelsea is a developed athlete. As a SS, she has a quick release and good backhand range, body control, and position awareness. Focusing on an athletic pre-pitch position and staying down and through the ball when fielding will increase fluid footwork and efficiency. As a C, she has a quiet setup, a decent exchange, and gains ground when throwing to 2B. Focusing on a relaxed front arm when receiving and fluid, lateral footwork when blocking will increase efficiency and fielding success. As a hitter, she has an athletic setup, allows the ball to travel deep into the powerzone, and has an explosive lower half that produces powerful contact to all hitting fields. Focusing on driving the hands through the zone and bat extension will increase power and efficiency. Implementing a strength and conditioning program will increase speed, agility, power, body awareness, and coordination. As Chelsea continues to develop and mature through application and experience, she will be on track for seeking collegiate attention.
05/30/2013 - College World Series Select Training Chelsea continues to develop athletically. She exhibits a quiet leadership presence and works hard. As a SS, she has fluid footwork, great angles, confident double play feeds and pivots, and athletic positioning. Continuing to focus on arm action and glovework will increase efficiency and position awareness. As a C, Chelsea has a solid foundation in basic fundamentals. Continuing to focus on arm action, arm strength, and position awareness will increase efficiency. As a hitter, she has a natural poise, produces hard, consistent contact, and displays great pitch selection. Continuing to focus on finessing her skill set will increase power and efficiency. Implementing a strength and conditioning program will increase agility, athleticism, and endurance. With continued application of recommendations, Chelsea will be on track for collegiate attention.