01/14/2022 - 2022 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Lillie is a pitcher/outfielder out of Burgaw, NC who will graduate in 2024. She has good presence and hustles on and off the field. On the mound, Lillie keeps the ball low in the zone. Working on consistency with her pitches looking different and more lower half explosion will help Lillie be more effective. In the box, Lillie finishes her swing. Working on tracking/transfer drills and leg strengthening will help Lillie take her game to the next level. Overall, she is a team player and has the skills to continue improving her game on the dirt. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for her.
12/17/2021 - Softball Factory Academic All-American Tournament Lillie is a 2024 graduate who pitches and plays outfield. She works hard and hustles for her coaches and teammates. She is a vocal leader on the field. She has a great softball IQ and moves well on defense. On the mound, Lillie works ahead in the count and is very coachable. Improving her lower half and consistency will help her be more effective. In the box, she has a strong presence and makes good solid contact. Working on her balance and extension will help Lillie take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the skill set and tools to continue improving her game on the dirt.
09/03/2021 - Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Lillie is a 2024 graduate out of Burgaw, NC who pitches. She extends through her release and had a top speed of 52MPH over the weekend. Keeping her arm loose during her windup and more leg drive will help Lillie be more effective on the mound. In the box, she is explosive making hard and consistent contact. More separation and lower half will help Lillie take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the ability to continue improving her skills on the dirt.
12/18/2020 - Softball Factory Academic All-American Tournament Lillie continues to show as a prospect on the field. In the OF, she displays smooth/fluid actions. Feet are aggressive as she takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls. She works to get behind and plays through with momentum to her target. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range is a plus as she moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. Throws are accurate with carry (57 mph velocity) to her target. At the plate, she shows a squared setup. Hands are quick (59 mph exit velocity) and work to and through a level swing path. She stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. On the mound, she shows a repeatable delivery, allowing her arm action to work loose to the plate. Fastball showed a range of 48-50 mph with tight spin. Changeup sits 48-49 with sinking action. Screw ball sits 48-49 mph.
11/01/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Salem (Roanoke), VA Lillie is a solid RHP/OF who has a promising future on the field. At the plate, she displays solid hitting/power potential through a crouched setup. Hands are quick (64 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. She makes consistent hard contact through a line drive approach, spraying the ball to all fields with gap-to-gap pop. In the OF, she displays smooth/clean actions. She takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls but needs to work to get behind and plays through with momentum to her target. Range is a plus as she moves well laterally and covers ground. On the mound, she shows a repeatable delivery, allowing her arm action to work loose to the plate. Fastball showed a range of 50-52 mph. Changeup sits 40-44 with slight sink. Drop sits 51-52 mph with tight spin. Screw ball sits 48-49 mph. Curveball sits 47-51 with spin. With 4 years to further develop, Lillie has potential with time and room to improve her game.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.