07/10/2014 - Advanced Training and Competition at the World Cup Amanda is a junior right-handed pitcher / first baseman with a balanced skill set. On the mound, Amanda uses an athletic setup and full arm swing to deliver the ball. She has a mixture of pitches that she uses to attack each batter. In game situations, Amanda works well with the catchers and controls the game and the batters well. She has deceiving break on her curve and rise ball that consistently keeps hitters off balance. By working to become more explosive off the mound, Amanda will increase her strength and velocity. Defensively, Amanda has an athletic fielding position. She has active footwork and has playable range from side to side. Amanda has an over the top arm slot with a quick release. She makes accurate throws across the diamonds, and has clean double play feeds. By improving her overall body language and showing confidence, Amanda will quickly become a more efficient fielder. Offensively, Amanda uses an athletic, balanced setup, smooth, hands back load, and a short stride to make a positive move to the ball. She maintains excellent balance while driving through contact. Amanda has explosive bat speed and keeps the barrel on plane with each pitch. She does a good job of consistently hitting the ball hard and getting to the extension position after contact. She has smooth rhythm and shows that she can be on time with each pitch. Amanda will benefit from using her hips and driving them through contact to create more power. Overall, Amanda is continuing to improve her skill set as a player and by using her height and size to her advantage, Amanda will only get better.