05/11/2014 - College PREP - Portland, WA Kristin is a sophomore catcher / second baseman with a developing skill set. Behind the plate, Kristen has a good athletic setup. She receives the ball with soft and sure hands. Kristen does a good job of replacing her feet with her knees when blocking and getting around the ball. When fielding a bunt, Kristen has agile range and gets rid of the ball quickly, By working on her arm strength, Kristen will be able to become more of a threat behind the plate. At second base, Kristen receives the ball with smooth, soft hands. She stays low to field and has an accurate arm when throwing to the bags. Offensively, Kristen has the ability to hit from both sides of the plate. She uses a square setup with centered balance before making a positive move to the ball. Kristen has a slightly uphill swing, and makes consistent contact with the ball. By working to keep her hands high through the hitting zone, Kristen will be able to stay inside the ball better and work top half. Overall, Kristen is a developing athlete that will continue to grow.