03/16/2014 - College PREP - Greensboro, NC Katie is a sophomore third baseman with a well-balanced skill set. Defensively, Katie receives the ball with soft hands. She does a good job of staying low when moving from side to side. Katie has good footwork and fields the backhand smoothly. By working on her transfer and getting to the throwing position quicker, Katie will become a more efficient fielder. Offensively, Katie slaps from the left side of the plate. She has the ability to soft slap and slap for power by adjusting her bat speed. Katie uses a square setup and slightly chokes up on the bat to create better barrel control. She has a good idea of what she likes to do each time at the plate. By keeping her hips in longer and staying on her power line, Katie will become a more consistent hitter to the left side of the field. Overall, Katie is a solid player that will continue to develop with training.