Makayla Austin

SS/3B
Manassas, VA
Commitment: Roanoke College
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Grad:2019
HT:5'7
WT:114 LBS
Throws:Right
Bats:Right
Arm:53 MPH
20 YD:3.38 sec
Class:5
DATEEVENT ATTENDEDVIDEO
11/17/2018Fall Classic National Showcase - 18u Gold Participant  
11/14/2018Under Armour Softball Factory Fall Classic - 18U  
09/29/2018Eastern Classic National Showcase - 18u Participant  
10/01/20162016 UA Softball Factory Eastern Classic - 18U Participant  
09/30/2016College PREP - Henrico (Richmond), VA Play in this window
11/07/20152015 UA Softball Factory Eastern Classic - 16U Participant  
 
Makayla Austin Manassas, VA info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487
Grad Year:2019Height:5'7Weight: 114 LBS
Primary Pos:SS Secondary Pos:3BBats:RightThrows: Right
High School:Stonewall Jackson Summer Team:VA Legends - Pence
Exit Velo 63 Hand Size Medium Barrel Accuracy n/a Broad Jump 6'0''
Grip Strength Left:   64.4 Right:   56.6   5-10-5 Shuttle Left:   5.34 Right:   5.56  
RUNNING 20 yds:   3.38   THROWING Velocity:   53 Arm Strength:   45
INFIELD Fielding:   48
RH HITTINGHitting:   45 Power:   45  
OVERALL Class Rating: 5 Position Projection: SS
11/14/2018 - Under Armour Softball Factory Fall Classic - 18U Makayla Austin is an athletic shortstop quick feet and agile range. She uses active feet and comes through the ball with soft hands. Makayla's exchange is quick and clean. With her fluid arm action and quick release she gets good momentum behind the ball and makes accurate throws. Once she uses her body momentum toward the target more her throws will get even stronger. As a hitter, Makayla has an athletic squared stance and a short soft stride. She uses good centered balance on her swing and her hips and hands work well together. Makayla picks good pitches and is a contact hitter. She hits the ball consistently to the middle of the field. Overall, Makayla has a well-balance skill set, is a coachable athlete and has a great attitude.
09/30/2016 - College PREP - Henrico (Richmond), VA Makayla is a 2019 shortstop with an advanced skill set. Defensively, Makayla is quick at all angles and has great body control. She plays through the ball with smooth, fluid movement and fields the ball out in front with sure glove work to both sides. Makayla uses her momentum well through the fielding process and follows with excellent arm strength. She also has good footwork on the bag and gives good feeds for the double play. Offensively, Makayla has a square set up to the plate and shows good balance throughout her swing. She activates her hands well with her load and engages her lower half in her swing. Makayla takes a direct route to the ball and works up the middle of the field with power. She has good bat speed to contact and extends through each pitch well. Overall, Makayla is athletic with great ability both offensively and defensively. She will only work harder to make every aspect of her game be the best it can.