Grace Carrington

3B/OF
Orange, CT
Commitment: University of Maryland
Headshot
Grad:2023
HT:5'7''
WT:150 LBS
Throws:Right
Bats:Right
Arm:61 MPH
20 YD:3.19 sec
DATEEVENT ATTENDEDVIDEO
03/21/2021Official College Recruiting Membership - Marlborough (Boston), MA  
 Spring Video Showcases - Softball - All-In Play in this window
01/15/20212021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament  
09/27/2020Official College Recruiting Membership - Brockton (Boston), MA Play in this window
 Softball Factory Exclusive College Recruiting Program - Underclassmen  
 All In (200+ Schools, Every Level) - Elite April Softball Video Showcase Play in this window
01/17/20202020 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Tournament Play in this window
12/27/2019Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament (Prospects)  
11/10/2019National Tryout Plus - East Hampton (Hartford), CT  
06/25/2019College PREP - Clifton Park, NY Play in this window
 
Grace Carrington Orange, CT info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487
Grad Year:2023Height:5'7''Weight: 150 LBS
Primary Pos:3B Secondary Pos:OFBats:RightThrows: Right
High School:Amity Regional High School Summer Team:Softball U CT 18U Gold
Exit Velo 69 Hand Size n/a Barrel Accuracy 75% Broad Jump 6'9''
Grip Strength Left:   72.4 Right:   78   5-10-5 Shuttle Left:   5.16 Right:   5.03  
RUNNING 20 yds:   3.19 Home to 1B:    3.65 THROWING Velocity:   61 Arm Strength:   52
OUTFIELD Fielding:   45
RH HITTINGHitting:   50 Power:   50  
OVERALL Position Projection: C | 3B
03/21/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Marlborough (Boston), MA Grace is a Softball Factory veteran that continues to put work in on and off the field. In the box, Grace is a strong RHH. She creates smooth rhythm with a back load and short stride. She generates fast bat speed and extends through contact. She engages her lower half and is consistent gap hitter. Behind the plate, Grace has an athletic and quiet presence. She presents a good target, receives with a firm wrist and frames the zone. She makes a quick transfer and gains ground to her target. She is able to throw from her knees and feet with accuracy. At 3B, Grace is strong player. She shows a nice pre pitch approach and presents her glove on time. She fields out in front and makes a quick/clean transfer. She plays through the ball makes accurate throws with carry. She moves well to her backhand and makes a smooth transition to throw. Overall, Grace is a strong player with the tools needed to be successful at the collegiate level.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Grace continues to show as a prospect on the field. Behind the dish, she presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. Quick lateral movements allow her to center/deaden pitches in the dirt off of a soft chest. Pop times have improved as she threw her lowest time to date at 1.85 with accuracy on her throws. Times will continue to drop as she builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate she continues to shine through a squared setup. Hands are quick (69 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. She stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap to gap pop. At the event, she was 5 for 10 with 3 2B.
09/27/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Brockton (Boston), MA Grace is a talented RHH catcher who is a defensive specialist. Behind the dish, she sits in well with athletic actions and flexion, tracking pitches into a soft mitt. She maintains a good angle on her chest on pitches in the dirt, working to keep the ball centered and in front. Transfer is clean with strong/accurate throws down to 2B - pop times at 1.85. As a hitter, this righty shows an athletic stance with smooth rhythm to load. He whips the barrel through a level path and connects with some pop, looking to drive the middle of the field. Even more power potential is there with more lower 1/2 drive. Only a 2023 grad - Carrington has a solid all-around skill-set with a ton of upside on the diamond.
01/17/2020 - 2020 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Tournament Grace is becoming a Softball Factory veteran and her hard work has earned her Softball Factory Pre-Season All American honors. During game play, Grace battled at the plate. She was able to step up and put down SAC bunts to advance base runners. She puts the ball in play with line drive power. Behind the plate, Grace is a consistent player. She communicates well with her pitcher. Grace looks the ball in and is able to frame the zone. She challenges runners and makes accurate throws. Overall, Grace is a coachable player and our staff looks forward to seeing her at future events.
12/27/2019 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament (Prospects) Grace Carrington is a 2023 right-handed catcher with a developed skill set. Behind the plate, Grace has an athletic and low stance. She tracks the ball well out of the pitchers hand and has soft hands when receiving. Her exchange is quick and her throws are accurate to her target. She has a confidence presence, controls the game well and an aggressive mindset with runners on. Offensively, Grace has a square setup and short stride to the ball. Her movements are controlled and her pre-pitch motion is on time. She has the ability to make hard contact consistently and shows power to her pull side. Overall, Grace is coachable and hardworking.
06/25/2019 - College PREP - Clifton Park, NY Grace is a 2023 right handed catcher with a strong skill set. Behind the plate, she has active feet and gets around the ball well on her blocks. She is smooth in her transfer and has a strong base behind the plate. She is short in her action to the ball and makes strong and accurate throws to bases. Offensively, she has a tall set up in the box and an on time stride to the ball. She loads back well in her legs and drives through the ball getting through extension well in her swing. She makes hard contact consistently and has the ability to spray the ball to all sides of the field. Overall, Grace is very coachable and has great work ethic.