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01/14/2022 - 2022 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Sophia is a 2022 graduate who pitches. She is a tall competitor on the mound. Sophia stays composed and has collegiate potential. She is a great teammate and displays confidence on the mound. Working on more explosion off the mound as well as more command with her pitches and a visual difference between pitches. In the box, Sophia has barrel control and produces consistent line drives. Improving her velocity and explosiveness overall will help Sophia step up her game. Overall, Sophia has collegiate potential and possesses the skill set and tools to continue improving her game.
09/03/2021 - Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Sophia is a 2022 graduate who pitches and plays 1B. She has a tall and athletic build. On the mound, Sophia has good speed and composure. Not rolling over on all pitches and working on movement with her screw ball will help Sophia be more effective on the mound. In the box, she has good extension. More lower half in her swing as well as staying inside the ball will help Sophia step up her game. Overall, Sophia has the skill set and tools to compete at the next level.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Sophia continues to show as a prospect on the field. On the mound, she shows a repeatable delivery, allowing her arm action to work loose to the plate. She has good stride length and throws with an intent. Fastball showed a range of 53-54 mph. Curve ball sits 53-54 mph. Rise ball sits 53-54 with tight spin. At the plate, she continues to shine through a squared setup. Hands are quick (65 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. She makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with gap to gap pop. At the event, she was 3 for 9 with a HR. Mental makeup is a plus as she is very coachable, works hard to be the best player she can be, and is a team player.
12/27/2020 - Softball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament - Prospects Sophia is a coachable RHP/1B prospect who showed well during the Christmas Camp & Tournament. In the circle, Sophia works through a controlled delivery with a fluid arm, finishing tall. She shows a three pitch mix with her fastball topping out at 55mph. Curveball sits from 52-53mph. Riseball sits from 51-53mph with sharp break. In the field, Sophia shows quick footwork and gets into a athletic position. She fields the ball out in front of her body and has a clean exchange. She gets rid of the ball quickly and makes accurate throws with carry through her target. At the plate, this RHH shows an advanced approach through an athletic setup. She gets into a simple load and is explosive driving her lower half through, leading to loud contact and great power to all fields. Overall, Sophia is a talented prospect who has the skill set to contribute at the next level.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.