11/18/2020 - 2020 Under Armour Softball Factory Fall Classic - 18U Jade is a coachable 1B prospect who showed well during the Softball Factory Fall Classic. In the field, Jade makes the routine plays and works to make accurate throws to her target. Getting into a more athletic fielding position can help Jade field ground balls more efficiently. At the plate, this LHH sets up in a square stance with her hands held high. She gets her hands activated on time and hits against a strong front side. She stays compact through the ball with plus barrel control, spraying the ball to all fields. Jade can produce more pop off the barrel by continuing to add strength. Overall, Jade is a solid prospect who has the potential to further build upon her skills on the field.
07/07/2020 - 2020 Atlanta Legacy Showcase 16U Jade continues to shine on the diamond with improvements in her softball abilities. At 1B, defensive abilities have improved, now showing well above average skills. She displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Glove action is soft / clean and presents well out front. Feet are aggressive and attacks balls, playing through with her body. Throws are accurate with accuracy and carry but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, she continues to shine through a closed setup. Hands are quick (62 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. She makes consistent contact with power showing best to the pull side. Power will continue to increase as she utilizes her lower half more efficiently. At the event, she was 8 for 13 with 2 2B. She's coachable and a very hard worker who has a bright future ahead of her in the game.
11/08/2018 - Softball Factory Select Training & Competition at Historic Dodgertown (Grad Years 2019-2023) Jade returns for the Softball Factory Select Training & Competition at Historic Dodgertown. Since her last outing Jade has made improvements to her 20 yard dash time and hitting tool grades. In the box, Jade is a LHH that uses a closed stance with a square stride and centered balance. She loads her hands, creates fluid rhythm and generates fast bat speed. She swings the bat hard and makes consistent contact. She is a line drive hitter and shows power to the pull side. Working to use a square stance will allow her to get her hips and hands through the zone quicker. At 1B, Jade has a good presence. She presents her glove on time, fields with soft hands and makes a clean transfer. She has good footwork and shows good field awareness. She is smooth to the bag and presents a good target. Making a quicker transfer will allow her to get rid of the ball faster. Overall, Jade is an athletic and coachable player with the tools needed to play at the collegiate level.
06/11/2018 - College PREP - Hoover (Birmingham), AL Jade is a 1B with a developing skill set. In the box, Jade is a LHH that uses an athletic stance with centered balance. She shows good hand eye coordination and has a middle of the field approach. Working to stride square will allow her to take a direct path to the ball and see an increase in her consistency. At 1B, Jade has an aggressive approach. She handles the routine play and makes accurate throws. Working to field the ball out in front will allow her to play through the ball more. Overall, Jade is a hard-working player and with continued coaching she will be able to take her game to the next level.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.