01/17/2020 - 2020 Softball Factory All-America Pre-Season Tournament Presley is a Softball Factory veteran that has earned Pre-Season All American honors. Throughout the weekend Presley proved to be a coachable player and natural leader. You can see that she loves the game and wants to continue to improve her skill set. In the box, Presley has a confident presence and aggressive approach. She is able to fight through tough at bats and put the ball in play. Once on the base path she remains a threat with her speed. At SS, Presley is an athletic player that covers a lot of ground. She makes a quick read on the ball and has smooth footwork. She plays through the ball and makes accurate throws. Overall, Presley is an athletic player with the tools and work ethic needed to play at the collegiate level.
07/03/2019 - 2019 Softball Factory 18u- Jacksonville Storm Showcase Presely returns to another Softball Factory event displaying her improvements and impressing with her positive attitude. Defensively, she is athletic and stays low through each play. She moves well laterally and keeps the ball in the infield. She fields the ball out in front and is smooth in her transfer to her throw. She has a clean exchange on her throws and makes accurate throws to her target. Offensively, she has a square set up in the box and is relaxed in the box. She is short and compact to the ball and makes consistent contact. Overall, Presely is a joy to coach and adjusts well when needed.
06/18/2018 - Softball Factory World Series (Grad Year 2018-2022) Presley returns to Softball Factory for the Softball Factory World Series. During game play, Presley proved to be a natural leader. She is an athletic player and is willing to play where ever she is needed. Presley presents her glove on time, fields with sure hands and makes a quick exchange. She gets in line with her target and makes accurate throws with carry. In the box, Presley consistently puts the ball in play. She is able to read the defense and place the ball. Working to engage her lower half more will allow her to see an increase in her power production. Overall, Presley has a strong work ethic and will be a great addition to a collegiate line up.
04/29/2018 - College PREP - Lebanon (Nashville), TN Presley is a 2021 shortstop with a strong defensive skill set. Defensively, Presley has quick footwork and agile range. She has a strong arm and takes great angle to her glove side. Presley takes a quick first step and displays a clean exchange to throw. She has short arm action, works well with her momentum, and makes on-line throws to her target. Offensively, Presley has an athletic stance and takes a soft stride to contact. She loads well and has fluid rhythm to contact. Presley stays balanced throughout her swing and works together with her hips/hands. She has fast bat speed and makes consistent contact to the gaps. Presley gets on plane early and works through the ball. She is also able to slap from the left side with controlled footwork. Overall, Presley is a good athlete that will make a good asset to any lineup.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.