12/27/2013 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament Kennedy is a small, athletic sophomore shortstop with a well-balanced skill set. Defensively, Kennedy has soft and sure hands with active footwork and shetakes good angles to the ball. She has an athletic fielding position with sure and accurate feeds. By working on her arm strength, Kennedy will become a well-rounded shortstop. Offensively, Kennedy uses a closed setup with a backwards load while maintaining center and stable balance before making an explosive move to the ball. She has a level swing and makes hard and consistent contact. By adjusting her stance to square or slightly open, Kennedy will be able to get better hip rotation, which will lead to more powerful hitting. Overall, Kennedy is a coachable kid that is willing to do anything to get better. She will continue to develop as a talented player with a chance to play at the next level.