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Position Projection: RHP | OF |
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01/08/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season Prospects Tournament Lillian is a RHP/OF prospect who showcased her skills during the Pre-Season Prospects Tournament. In the circle, Lillian shows a two pitch mix with her fastball topping out at 46mph. Changeup sits at 42mph. Loosening her arm action can help Lillian improve her pitch command. In the field, Lillian shows quick footwork and is agile moving to the ball. She field in an athletic position and gets rid of the ball quickly, making accurate throws with carry through her target. Lillian can field ground balls more efficiently by presenting her glove out in front to the ball. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and works to barrel up the softball, using the entire field well. Working through a shorter swing can help Lillian barrel up more softballs. Overall, Lillian is a developing prospect who has the time and potential to further build upon her skills on the field.
02/15/2020 - Softball Factory Mid-Atlantic Combined Training Weekend - Columbia, MD Lillian is a RHP prospect who worked hard on her skills during the Accelerated Training Weekend. In the circle, Lillian shows a two pitch mix with her fastball topping out at 45mph. Changeup sits from 28-30mph. Maintaining balance throughout her delivery can help Lillian improve as a pitcher. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance with her hands held low. She gets into a small load and drives the ball to her pull side. Lillian can improve as a hitter by taking a softer stride. With five more years to develop, Lillian has the time and potential to further develop her skills on the field.
05/30/2019 - Softball Factory College World Series - Futures Select Training Lillian returns to another Softball Factory event displaying further improvement on her game. In the outfield, she is engaged at all times and ready for the next play ahead of her. She needs to work on taking better angles to the ball so that she can create more range in her defense. She works her best to keep the ball in front of her and get it in quickly to her cut off. Offensively, she has a soft stride in the box and keeps her barrel level through the zone. She sets up tall in her stance and waits for her pitch to hit. She needs to be quicker in her hands to the ball so that she can create consistent pop in her contact. Overall, Lillian has great work ethic and if she continues to work hard she will reach her goals.
02/16/2019 - Mid Atlantic Regional Softball Hitting Weekend It was great to see Lillian back at the hitting weekend! In the box, she sets up in an athletic and relaxed stance with loose hands. By using more load initially and then weight transfer throughout the swing to contact she will improve her power and consistency. Overall, with continued hard work and development she will be a good contact hitter.
07/12/2018 - Advanced Training and Competition at the International Cup (Grad Years 2023-2025) Lillian is a 2025 outfielder with a developing skill set. Defensively, she is very vocal in the outfield and aggressive to every ball. She adjusts well and is a student of the game. She needs to work on tucking her glove when she runs for balls in the gap and taking better angles so that she can be the most efficient when tracking balls down. Offensively, she keeps her head on the ball and makes consistent contact. She has some work to do in her hitting mechanics as far as her swing path and leg drive but with continued hard work she will do what it takes to get better and play at the next level.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.