07/10/2014 - Advanced Training and Competition at the World Cup Hannah continues to refine her skill set as a 1B with eagerness. As a 1B, she picks the ball well and has good base footwork on both put outs and double play feeds. Continuing to work on an athletic position, staying low when moving laterally, and soft hands will help to improve both fielding and footwork efficiency. Overall, she makes adjustments quickly and has a confident approach at playing defense. At the plate, she has a balanced set up and produces powerful contact. She shows good power and will benefit from implementing a stride and load, keeping her balance centered, utilizing the lower half, keeping the top hand strong, and bat extension to improve power and consistency on contact, ultimately allowing her to utilize the hitting field more effectively. Overall, Hannah works hard and is a natural team leader. She has a good frame for the position and solid athletic ability to help aid in her continued athletic development. She will be an asset to any program.
02/09/2014 - College PREP - Sacramento, CA Hannah is a sophomore first baseman with a well-balanced skill set. Defensively, Hannah has soft and sure hands and plays through the ball. She has playable footwork with agile range when moving from side to side. She has consistent glove work combined with an accurate throw across the diamond. By working on her pre-pitch positioning, Hannah will exude more confidence. Offensively, Hannah uses a square setup with a backward load to make a positive move to the ball. She has a short swing path and maintains centered balance through contact. Hannah is an aggressive hitter that consistently makes hard contact. Hannah will benefit from getting to the extension position and staying through the ball. Overall, Hannah is an athletic player that will continue to grow and develop.
07/09/2013 - Advanced Training and Competition at the World Cup Hannah continues to develop as an athlete. As a 1B, she has confident gloveowrk, active footwork with a controlled approach, and agile range. Continuing to focus on an athletic pre-pitch position with fluid, efficient, and aggressive footwork will increase efficiency and range. As a hitter, she has a basic understanding and skill set. Continuing to focus on a stride and load, utilizing the lower half, bat extension, and timing will increase power and consistency. Implementing a strength and conditioning program will increase speed, agility, power, body awareness, and coordination. As Hannah continues to develop and mature through application and experience, she will be on track for seeking collegiate attention.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.