Hope Pitman

Catcher
Jacksonville, FL
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Grad:2021
HT:5'6
WT:100 LBS
Throws:Right
Bats:Switch
Arm:54 MPH
20 YD:3.35 sec
DATEEVENT ATTENDEDVIDEO
06/18/2018Softball Factory World Series (Grad Year 2018-2022)  
06/25/2017College PREP - Savannah, GA Play in this window
Hope Pitman Jacksonville, FL info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487
Grad Year:2021Height:5'6Weight: 100 LBS
Primary Pos:C Secondary Pos:Bats:SwitchThrows: Right
High School:BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL Summer Team:Volts
Exit Velo 54 Hand Size Small Barrel Accuracy 41.66% Broad Jump 6'0''
Grip Strength Left:   62.2 Right:   65.6   5-10-5 Shuttle Left:   5.4 Right:   5.32  
RUNNING 20 yds:   3.35 Home to 1B:    Left: 3.51  Right:3.96 THROWING Velocity:   54 Arm Strength:   38
CATCHING Receiving:   42 Blocking:   42 Release Time:   2.14
RH HITTINGHitting:   40 Power:   42 Slap:   32Power Slap:   32  
OVERALL Position Projection: C
06/18/2018 - Softball Factory World Series (Grad Year 2018-2022) Hope returns to Softball Factory for the Softball Factory World Series. Throughout the event Hope proved to be a coachable player dedicated to taking her game to the next level. In the box, Hope has a good eye and is able to draw the walk. She has a middle of the field approach and works to put the ball in play. Working to create a consistent load and engaging her lower half will allow her to see an increase in her power production. Behind the plate, Hope has a strong stance. She presents her glove on time and looks the ball in. Her hard work has allowed her to see a decrease in her pop time. Working to be efficient in her exchange and moving through the ball will allow her to see continued improvements. Overall, Hope is a team player with the hard work needed to take her game to the next level.
06/25/2017 - College PREP - Savannah, GA Hope is a 2021 C with a balanced skill set. In the box Hope is a RHH that uses a square stance with centered balance, a short/soft stride and back load. She creates fluid rhythm and makes consistent contact. She keep her head on the ball and is a pull side hitter. Seeing the ball deeper in the zone will allow her be on time to contact and hit to all fields. Behind the plate Hope has an athletic fielding position. She has quite hands, receives the ball well and sticks well. She does a nice job of getting in line with her target and makes accurate throws. Working to gain ground to her target will allow her to cut down the distance and gain momentum. Overall Hope is an aggressive player and with continued coaching and exposure she will have the opportunity to take her game to the next level.