02/09/2014 - College PREP - Sacramento, CA Marissa is a sophomore third baseman with a well-balanced skill set. Defensively, Marissa has a fast release and transfer into her throwing position. She has an accurate arm and gets rid of the ball quickly. Marissa will benefit from staying low to the ground and moving quickly from side to side. Offensively, Marissa uses an open stance with a backwards load and long stride to make a positive move to the ball. She is an aggressive hitter that maintains centered to front side balance through contact. Marissa is a consistent hitter that can be counted on in the line up. By working on her opposite field techniques, Marissa will be able to hit the ball to all sides of the field more frequently. Overall, Marissa is an athletic player that will continue to grow and develop.