01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Keira is a skilled RHP who showed well at the Pre-Season All-America Tournament. She steps onto the mound with a purpose and is looking to attack hitters and make them swing the bat. He maintains good rhythm throughout her delivery, stays directional and finishes complete. She works her FB to both sides of the plate as it still sits in the low to mid 50's. Dropball shows to be her best off-speed pitch as it has good spin and she works to keep it down in the zone. As a hitter, this righty stands in with a balanced approach. She gets her hands back into a strong load/launch position and is ready to jump on pitches she likes. Hands are quick whipping the barrel to and through the zone as she connects and drives the ball with pop(exit velo = 61 mph). Lucero is a talented/projectable RHP/1B who has a bright future ahead in the game.
12/27/2020 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament - Prospects Keira is a coachable RHP/1B prospect who worked hard on her skills during the Christmas Camp & Tournament. In the circle, Keira works through a controlled delivery with a fluid arm, finishing tall. She shows a three pitch mix with her fastball topping out at 52mph. Changeup sits from 42-43mph with sharp movement. Dropball sits from 49-51mph with late break. In the field, Keira shows active footwork and gets into an athletic position. She fields with a relaxed glove and has a clean exchange. She gets rid of the ball quickly, and makes accurate throws to her target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a square stride. She is controlled getting her hands activated in her load and works through a level swing. She generates fast bat speed and displays plus barrel control, leading to loud contact and gap to gap power. Overall, Keira is a talented prospect who has the time and potential to further build upon her skills on the field.
01/17/2020 - 2020 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament Keira Lucero is a 2024 RHP and first baseman with a developing skill set. Keira is able to showcase her skills in a multitude of ways during this event. At first base, she has an active pre-pitch approach and active footwork. She fields in an athletic position and out in front with soft hands. In the circle, she has a calm presence and fluid arm actions. She keeps an open hip direction and explodes from her lower half to produce speed. She mixes speeds to keep batters on their toes and utilizes a âKâ pitch. Offensively, she has an athletic setup and soft stride to the ball. She has great composure in the box and has natural, raw power with each swing. Keira shows power to her pull side and with continued flat barrel through the zone, it will increase her overall power production.
10/06/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Parker (Denver), CO Keira is a 2024 right handed pitcher and first baseman with a developing skill set. Defensively, she is strong in her base and says low through each play. She has good laterally movement to her glove side and a clean exchange on her throws across the diamond. She is short in her action to the ball and smooth through her release. In the circle, she has a calm mound presence and extends through well on her release. She is tall in her finish and controlled in her mechanics. Offensively, she is square in her stance and soft in her stride. Keira stays center in her balance and works her hips and hands well together through her swing. She makes hard contact consistently and shows good pop to all parts of the field. Overall, Keira is very coachable and has great work ethic.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.