09/12/2021 - All-In Membership - Pearland, TX Lily is a 2023 graduate who is a switch hitter and catches. She has a quick release and creates good angles to the ball. Behind the dish, Lily has a low pop time of 2.03 seconds. She has great extension and an exit velocity of 62 MPH. From the left side, she makes hard contact and tracks the ball well. Working on a quicker first step as well as being short to contact will help Lily take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the ability to continue improving her skills on the dirt.
07/09/2019 - 2019 Atlanta Legacy Showcase 16U Lily continues to improve and impress each time she comes to a Softball Factory event. Defensively, she is athletic in her fielding position and stays low through the ball. She needs to work on staying lighter on her feet so that she can create more speed in her footwork which will result in further range to the ball. She makes accurate throws across the diamond and is clean in her exchange. Offensively, Lily has a tall set up in the box and an on time stride. She sees the ball well to her barrel and makes consistent contact. Overall, Lily is a great kid to work with and will do what it takes to play at the next level.
11/08/2018 - Softball Factory Select Training & Competition at Historic Dodgertown (Grad Years 2019-2023) Lily returns for the Softball Factory Select Training & Competition. Lily has been working hard to take her game to the next level and it shows as she has made improvements to all her tool grades. In the box, Lily is a RHH that uses an open stance with a short, soft stride. She is square on contact and is a spray hitter with line drive power. Working to create more of a weight transfer will allow her to see more power production. Behind the plate, Lily is a natural leader. She is a vocal player and does a nice job of communicating with her pitcher. She has an athletic stance, presents a good target and looks the ball in. She receives with soft hands and a firm wrist. She makes a clean transfer and uses the proper arm slot. Adding a long toss program to her workouts will allow her to see an increase in her arm strength. Overall, Lily is a coachable player with the work ethic needed to take her game to the next level.
08/05/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Albany, NY Lily is a 2023 C with a balanced skill set. In the box, Lily is a RHH that uses a tall stance. She has an aggressive approach and works to put the ball in play. She shows line drive power to the pull side. Working to see the ball deeper in the zone and extending through contact will allow her to see more production to all fields. Behind the plate, Lily has a good presence with a low stance. She presents a good target, looks the ball in and works to frame the zone. She makes a clean transfer, has a short arm action and is willing to throw from her knees. Adding a throwing progression to her workouts will allow her to develop more arm strength. Overall, Lily is a young player that will continue to develop her skill set with good coaching.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.