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Position Projection: RHP | SS |
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04/10/2016 - College PREP - Marlborough (Boston), MA Victoria is a RHP/SS who continues to show her dedication to the game. At the plate, Victoria is a LHH who makes solid contact with the ball. She is solid in her legs with good balance and long extension after contact. Incorporating a load into her swing will allow Victoria to generate more power. At SS, Victoria will lay out to make plays for her team. She displays efficient footwork with good range and sure hands. She fields the ball out in front of her body, continues her momentum, and makes strong throws to her target. She will benefit from continuing to work on strengthening her backhand. On the mound, Victoria uses a six pitch package to challenge hitters. She has effective change of speed on her change up, strong snap, and good rotation on the ball. Working to maintain balance will give Victoria more control. Overall, Victoria is a hard worker with dedication to improve her game.
09/20/2015 - College PREP - Beverly (Boston), MA Victoria returns to Softball Factory to show she has been working hard to improve her game. On the mound Victoria has a good presence and is able to field her position. She shows good balance as she gathers over the rubber, on time separation and a focused approach. Victoria uses a 6-pitch package and does a nice job of working low in the zone. She is able to mix her speeds and generate ground ball outs for her defense. Working to create a fluid/free arm action will allow Victoria to see an increase in her velocity. At SS Victoria is a confident player with good range. Using a pre pitch and efficient footwork, she takes good angles and works to play thru the ball. She presents her glove on time, fields with soft/sure hands and makes accurate throws. Adding a long toss program to her workouts will allow her to see an increase in her arm strength. Overall Victoria is dedicated to the game with continued hard work she will have the opportunity to take her game to the collegiate level.
11/07/2013 - Softball Factory Select Training at Vero Beach Victoria is an evolving RHP and SS with a balanced skill set. Defensively, she presents well to various balls, uses quick footwork when fielding and makes good throws. Working on a controlled approach and fluid footwork will help her to improve routes and efficiency. As a RHP, she has an athletic presence with a full arm swing that helps her with pitch movement and velocity. Working on a stronger fronts side and finishing the pitch will help her to improve accuracy. Overall, Victoria makes adjustments and has a confident approach to playing defense. At the plate, she uses a square set up with mid hands while making contact to the pull side. She shows potential and will benefit from implementing a stride and load as well as a smooth rhythm/timing to improve power on contact, ultimately allowing her to access the entire field effectively. Overall, Victoria has a coachable attitude and solid athletic ability to help aid in the continued development as a player.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.