07/25/2014 - College PREP - Severn (Baltimore), MD Malerie is an athletic senior catcher / shortstop with a well-balanced skill set. Behind the plate, Malerie is a very vocal and coachable player. She receives the ball with soft and sure hands, sticking the catch. Malerie has fluid and efficient footwork with agile range when moving from side to side and fielding a bunt. She has an accurate arm with life strength keeping her pop time around 1.98. Malerie will benefit from working on her blocking mechanics and staying over the ball. At shortstop, Malerie has sure and firm hands. She is a big kid with fluid footwork and agile range. Malerie gets rid of the ball quickly and makes accurate throws across the diamond. By working to push through the ball, Malerie will become more fundamentally sound. Offensively, Malerie hits from both sides of the plate. She uses a slightly closed setup and a short stride to make a positive move to the ball. Malerie is an aggressive hitter that maintains centered balance while driving through contact. Malerie has a level swing path and fast bat speed combined with overall raw power. She is a strong kid that consistently hits the ball hard up the middle. Malerie has a ton of pop off her bat and by adding in the use of her legs and hips; she will have even more incredible power. Overall, Malerie is a very athletic and raw kid that is extremely coachable and is eager to get better.