| Class Rating: 5 |
Position Projection: OF | C |
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10/23/2013 - Ronald McDonald Tournament - 16U Ina returns to SF for another PD event as an evolving OF and C with a balanced skill set. Defensively, she plays two positions and understands the demands of both positions well. As an OF, she fields with sure hands, moves well laterally to various balls and puts herself into an athletic fielding position to help her make plays. Working on reaction time off the bat will help her to improve making plays both over her head and shorter balls in front. As a C, she has a great presence, soft, sure receiving skills and active footwork when blocking. Working on the release point and transfer/exchange will help her to improve the efficiency of put-outs. Overall, Ina is a natural team leader and has a confident approach to playing defense. At the plate, she hits in to out with explosive hips producing gap-to-gap contact. She shows potential for more power and will benefit from driving the hands through the zone and bat extension after contact to improve power on contact, ultimately allowing her to access the entire field effectively. Overall, she exemplifies the components of work ethic, leadership and enthusiasm and has a solid athletic ability to help aid in her continued development as a player.
06/24/2013 - Softball Factory World Series Ina continues to develop as an athlete. Her effort, communication, and passion sets a tone on the field. As a C, she has an athletic set up, good blocking skills, solid framing skills, efficient footwork and transfers, and commands the field. Continuing to focus on refining skill set will increase efficiency and fielding success. As an OF, she has a strong, accurate arm, good reads off the bat, routes to various balls, quick footwork, confident glovework, and good hustle. Continuing to focus on lateral movement and a quick first step will increase efficiency and fielding success. As a hitter, she has an athletic approach and produces consistent contact. Continuing to focus on driving the hands through the hitting zone, utilizing the lower half, and timing will increase power and efficiency. Implementing a strength and conditioning program will increase speed, agility, power, body awareness, and coordination. As Ina continues to develop and mature through application and experience, she will be on track for seeking collegiate attention.
05/30/2013 - College World Series Select Training Ina continues to develop athletically. Her tenacity, passion, and eagerness to gain knowledge and to finesse her skill set shows her determination to get better at every outing. As a C, Ina's strong arm, efficient footwork, and strong wrist help her fundamentally stay sound. Though adjustments were made behind the plate, continuing to focus on verbal command and a quicker glove when blocking will increase efficiency and fielding success. As a hitter, she is aggressive and attacks the zone with the hands. Continuing to focus on utilizing the lower half and short bat path will increase power and consistency. Implementing a strength and conditioning will increase overall agility, athleticism, and endurance. With continued application of recommendations, Ina will be on track for collegiate attention.
01/05/2013 - College PREP - San Antonio, TX
Ina is a talented two way player from the 2015 class. As a C, she frames well and has a throwing arm that produces accurate results with carry. She will benefit from improving her sit into a lower more athletic stance, surrounding the ball on blocks and using two hands to field bunts. As an OF, she has a controlled approach to the ball, takes good angles/routes and displays a good drop step with body control. At the plate, Ina uses a square set up with no load, a long stride and centered balance before launching her short, aggressive swing to the ball. She has excellent bat speed and the ability to keep defenses off balance with her long ball/bunt game combination. Overall, Ina has a lot of talent and the potential to play at the next level as long as she stays committed and plays as much as possible.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.