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Position Projection: SS | RHP |
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06/25/2021 - Softball Factory All-State Tournament Kate continues to show as a prospect on the field. At the plate is where she shows best, displaying well above average hitting abilities with solid power potential through a tall setup. Hands are quick (59 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. She makes consistent contact through a line drive approach. At the event, she was 4 for 10 with 2 2B. At SS, she displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as she displays proper footwork as she works to square ground balls up and plays through with her body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Throws are accurate with carry (58 mph velocity) to her target but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. Range is a plus as she moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. Mental makeup is a plus as she is very coachable, works hard to be the best player she can be, and is a team player.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Kate continues to shine and did so again at the Pre-Season All-America Tournament. Offensively, she impressed the coaching staff with her aggressiveness and ability to jump on pitches early in the count (collecting 4 hits at the event, 2 singles and 2 doubles). She hits the ball where it's pitched and sprays it to all parts of the field. At SS, she has active footwork and moves well into an athletic fielding position. Hands are presented out front as she makes the plays with soft hands and has a clean transfer to throw. This 2023 grad has a solid all-around skill-set with upside on the diamond.
05/30/2020 - National Evaluation and Tryout - Avon (Cleveland), OH Kate is a skilled RHP who fills up the zone with strikes. She has an arsenal of pitches to attacks hitters with. She maintains good rhythm, has smooth separation and stays directional toward the dish. She has sound overall mechanics and repeats her delivery well. FB shows slight cutting action which will give hitters a difficult time squaring up. Screwball shows good down action and will get GB outs. Changeup compliments her FB well as she tends to miss away with it. As a hitter, Kate shows an athletic stance with centered balance and rhythm to load. Loose hands whip the barrel on-plane as she connects and sprays line-drives to all parts of the field. Borza is a talented RHP prospect who will make an impact in this only her sophomore year.
11/20/2019 - Under Armour Softball Factory Fall Classic - 16U Kate Borza is a 2023 RHP and third baseman with a developed skill set. In the field, Kate has an athletic position and moves from the balls of her feet. She has efficient footwork and is agile in her lateral range. Her exchange is clean and she gains momentum in her release over the top. Her throw is accurate to her target and she is consistent in making routine plays. In the circle, Kate has a confident presence and good balance. She is free in her arm action and has an open hip direction. She has clean mechanics and accelerates from her lower half. She is able to mix speeds to keep batters off balance. Offensively, Kate has raw power and an aggressive mindset. Her setup is tall and open and her hands high. She activates well from her lower half and she is on-time with the pitch. She extends through well and has an explosive bat speed. She makes hard contact consistently and has the ability to hit for power. Overall, Kate is a team player and hard worker with a clear passion for the game.
08/05/2019 - College PREP - Dublin (Columbus), OH Kate continues to improve each time she comes out to a Softball Factory event and is always impressing with her positive attitude. In the circle, she has great command over her fastball and locates it where she wants. She is confident on the mound and extends through well on her release. She is controlled in her pitching motion and hits her spots well in the zone. She is aggressive and attacks the strike zone. Defensively, she is quick in her action to the ball and solid in her release to her target but needs to work on staying low through the ball and getting better reads off of contact to takes proper angles to the ball in the gaps. Offensively, she is square in her set up and short in her stride. She loads back well in her lower half and uses her hips and hands well together throughout her swing motion. She makes hard contact in the gaps and stays strong in her lower half throughout her whole swing. Overall, Kate will continue to improve and show her strong skill set if she continues to have great work ethic.
11/08/2018 - Softball Factory Select Training & Competition at Historic Dodgertown (Grad Years 2019-2023) Kate returns for the Softball Factory Select Training & Competition at Historic Dodgertown. Since her last outing, Kate has been working hard to take her game to the next level. In the OF, Kate is an athletic player that reads the ball well. She has quick footwork and is able to track down balls in the gaps. She fields with sure hands, makes a quick, clean transfer and uses the proper arm slot to make accurate throws. Working to play through the ground ball will allow her to generate momentum to her target. On the mound, Kate works hard to generate ground ball outs for her defense. She has a confident presence and trusts her pitches. She creates good spin and movement on her screwball and her drop ball is her go to strike out pitch. In the box, Kate uses a tall stance with a short stride. She is short to the ball and generates fast bat speed. She shows good power potential and is a spray hitter. Working to extend through contact will allow her to see consistency in her power production. Overall, Kate is a coachable player with the work ethic needed to take her game to the next level.
07/25/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Avon (Cleveland), OH Kate is a 2023 right handed pitcher and outfielder with a developing skill set. On the mound, she has a confident presence and a free arm action. She is smooth in her mechanics and has solid leg drive off of the mound. In the outfield, she has soft hands when receiving the ball and a clean exchange on her throws to her target. She is quick in her transfer but needs to work on proper mechanics fielding a ball on the ground in the outfield so that she can be the most effective. Offensively, she has a square set up in the box and loads back well in her legs. She stays level through the zone with her bat path and makes consistent contact with the ball. Overall, Kate hustles hard and if she continues to work hard she will do what it takes to play at the next level.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.