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Position Projection: LHP | OF |
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01/12/2014 - College PREP - Lewisville (DFW), TX Diana is a quality left-handed pitcher / outfielder with a well-balanced skill set. On the mound, Diana uses a full arm swing with an athletic stance to deliver the ball. She has good arm action with exceptional control. Diana has multiple pitches and the ability to mix it up with different pitch counts. In the outfield, Diana has soft and sure hands with an accurate arm. She has good footwork with agile range. Diana takes good angles to the ball and has a good first step. Diana will benefit from fielding the ball off of one foot and transitioning quicker into her throwing position when throwing home. Offensively, Diana hits from the left side of the plate and uses a square setup with a backwards load and short, square stride to make a positive move to the ball. She is a selective hitter that has solid slap contact. Diana stays on top of the ball well and has the ability to hit to all sides of the field. By working on incorporating her lower half into her swing, Diana will increase her power numbers. Overall, Diana is an athletic player that will continue to develop.
06/24/2013 - Softball Factory World Series Diana continues to develop athletically with maturity. Her willingness to learn and make adjustments sets a tone on the field. As a LHP, she has an aggressive mound presence, good leg drive and arm action, and good front side resistance. Continuing to focus on release point, rhythm, and finishing the pitch will increase velocity, movement, and accuracy. As a 1B, she has a controlled, athletic approach and confident glovework. Continuing to focus on fluid footwork, arm strength, and range will increase fielding success and efficiency. As a hitter, she produces consistent contact, hits through the ball, and has good fundamentals at the plate. Continuing to focus on a stride and load, utilizing the lower and upper half simultaneously, and keeping the front side closed will increase power and efficiency. Implementing a strength and conditioning program will increase speed, agility, power, body awareness, and coordination. As Diana continues to refine and mature through application and experience, she will be on track for seeking collegiate attention.