04/27/2014 - College PREP - Columbia, SC Crystal is a freshman first baseman / outfielder with a well-balanced skill set. At first base, Crystal has an athletic setup with good field awareness. She receives the ball with soft and sure hands out in front of her body. Crystal has good strength and moves through the ball well. She has a consistent and accurate arm when throwing across the diamond. By working on her backhand approach, Crystal will become a more efficient fielder. In the outfield, Crystal does a good job of getting behind the ball to receive it with soft and sure hands. She talks and communicates well with the other fielders. Crystal will benefit from working on her approach on ground balls. Offensively, Crystal uses a square setup and short stride to make a positive move to the ball. She is an aggressive hitter that maintains centered balance through contact. Crystal has a short swing path and consistently makes hard contact with the ball. By continuing to work on her fundamentals, Crystal will develop into a solid player. Overall, Crystal is a hard working player that will continue to grow and develop.