Kiersten Buchanan

3B/2B
Holly Springs, NC
Headshot
Grad:2023
HT:5'7''
WT:150 LBS
Throws:Right
Bats:Right
Arm:68 MPH
20 YD:3.14 sec
Class:3
DATEEVENT ATTENDEDVIDEO
09/24/2022SF 2022 Eastern Classic National Showcase 18u Participant  
01/14/20222022 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Play in this window
12/17/2021Softball Factory Academic All-American Tournament Play in this window
09/25/2021SF 2021 Eastern Classic National Showcase 18u Participant  
09/03/2021Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Play in this window
01/15/20212021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Play in this window
 Division I - Softball Winter Video Showcase Play in this window
 
Kiersten Buchanan Holly Springs, NC info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487
Grad Year:2023Height:5'7''Weight: 150 LBS
Primary Pos:3B Secondary Pos:2BBats:RightThrows: Right
High School:Holly Springs Summer Team:South Wake Storm - Navy
Exit Velo 71 Hand Size Medium Barrel Accuracy n/a Broad Jump 6'11''
Grip Strength Left:   75.6 Right:   77.6   5-10-5 Shuttle Left:   5.02 Right:   4.95  
RUNNING 20 yds:   3.14 Home to 1B:    3.03 THROWING Velocity:   68 Arm Strength:   48
INFIELD Fielding:   48
RH HITTINGHitting:   50 Power:   50  
OVERALL Class Rating: 3 Position Projection:
01/14/2022 - 2022 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Kiersten is a coachable kid who plays 3B and 2B. She has good footwork and a good feel for the infield. She makes back hand plays look easy. Kiersten has a high softball IQ and great box presence. She makes great contact and has good power with and exit velocity of 69MPH. Improving her angles and fielding with soft hands will improve her effectiveness on defense. Working on staying loose and smooth in the box will help Kiersten improve her game. Overall, Kiersten is an athlete who has the skill set and tools to play at the next level.
12/17/2021 - Softball Factory Academic All-American Tournament Kiersten is a 2023 graduate who plays 3B. She is very versatile and moves well at the hot corner. She has an athletic and strong build. Kiersten is very coachable and attacks the ball on defense. In the box, she has power and makes consistent contact. She has bat speed and great power potential. Improving her contact point and more lower half explosiveness in her swing will help Kiersten take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the skill set and tools to continue improving her game on the diamond.
09/03/2021 - Softball Factory All-Region Tournament Kiersten is a 2023 graduate who plays 3B and has a strong, tall build. She has an overhand velocity of 68MPH and makes accurate throws from the hot corner. She has good range and solid double play footwork. In the box, Kiersten has a fast bat and solid bat path. Improving her lower half explosion and balance when swinging, as well as her arm slots will help Kiersten take her game to the next level. Overall, she has the ability to continue improving her skills on the diamond.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Softball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Kiersten continues to show as a prospect on the field. At the plate is where she shows best, displaying well above average hitting abilities with outstanding power potential through a tall setup. Hands are quick (71 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. She has strength in her swing and drives the ball deep. At the event, she was 4 for 7. At 3B, defensive abilities are solid as she displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as she displays proper footwork as she works to square ground balls up and plays through with her body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Throws are accurate with carry (65 mph velocity) across the field. Range will increase as she improves foot quickness. 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.