06/03/2014 - College PREP - Denver, CO Sydney is a sophomore first baseman / catcher with a well-balanced skill set. Defensively, Sydney has an athletic pre-pitch position. She receives the ball out in front of her body with soft and sure hands. Sydney moves through the ball and gains ground when throwing across the diamond. She has fluid footwork and agile range when moving from side to side. By working on her arm slot, Sydney will become an all around solid fielder. Behind the plate, Sydney has good position awareness and communicates well with the pitcher. She has solid blocking form and consistently keeps the ball in front. Offensively, Sydney uses an open setup, downward load, and long stride to make a positive move to the ball. She is a strong hitter that maintains centered balance through contact. Sydney consistently makes hard contact to the left side of the field. She will benefit from keeping her hands high in the hitting zone and inside the ball. Overall, Sydney is an athletic kid that will continue to develop as a player.