01/17/2014 - 2014 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Tournament Taylor is a senior catcher / outfielder that was selected to play in the Pre-Season All-American game. Behind the plate, Taylor has an athletic and stable setup. She has soft and sure hands combined with active footwork. She blocks the ball exceptionally well by gaining ground and deadening the ball off of her body. Taylor will benefit from exchanging the ball quicker to get into the throwing position. Offensively, Taylor uses an athletic and slightly open setup with a square stride to make a positive move to the ball. She has a firm front side with an explosive lower half and bat speed. Taylor has a level swing, which leads to consistently make hard contact with the ball. By keeping her hands inside the ball, Taylor will become a more consistent hitter to opposite field. Overall, Taylor is very athletic and will continue to develop as a player.