Beverly Bandits Futures a Favorite at 14U

Only two dozen or so 8^th graders have committed across the country so far and you can count on one hand the number of 7^th graders, but Coach Ramsey Harkness has a pair of 2022’s who’ve given verbals and one of the 2023’s to give you an idea of how talented this  first year 14U team is.

The Beverly Bandits organization, led by Bill Conroy, has been on fire the last couple years highlighted by being the first organization ever to win PGF Nationals 18U and 16U Premier the same year (last summer).

This Beverly Bandits Futures team is full of talented 2022 and 2023 prospects, it could be another Bandits title in the future if the cards fall the way of the Midwest-based program.

The Beverly Bandits have two older 14U teams, one coached by Matt Helbling and another by Cray Allen that are seasoned, and ready to make an impact this year but Coach Conroy has high expectations for the Bandit Futures team down the road.

The Bandits had a strong and impressive fall and has to be considered one of the top first-year 14U teams in the country based on performance and talent alone.

Leading the way is three future SEC players who have impressed their coach with their fast development.

“Taylor Pannell, a 2022 infielder/centerfielder as well as Millie Roberts, a 2022 first base/catcher committed to Auburn, and Keagan Rothrock, a 2023 pitcher headed to Florida, have all become complete softball players on and off the field with their dedication to the sport,” says Coach Harkness.

“All three players have stepped up and proven to be among the best in the 2022 and 2023 recruiting class. They will definitely be game changers for their college programs.”

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Here’s a rundown of the Bandits-Future 14’s roster with comments by the coaching staff:

OF Jolie Adams (2024, uncommitted)

Jolie is a speedy outfielder with range to cover the gaps.  Jolie is a athletic fielder and utilizes her speed on the bases. Jolie is a quick and fast base runner and athletic outfielder fielder. If it’s stealing a bag, taking an extra base on a hit or scoring from 1b on a ball hit to the gap, Jolie has the speed and aggressiveness to make plays.

OF Amanda Aardema (2023, uncommitted)

Amanda has a good glove in the outfield and hits the ball well and with speed.  On the mound Amanda controls the game with a mix of power 56-59mph, movement and accuracy.  So far this season Amanda has already pitched in big games and has shown she can shut teams down.  Amanda can throw the with movement to both sides of plate and with accuracy.  She also does a good job of mixing speeds.

2B/C Alivia Bark (2023, uncommitted)

Alivia has all the skills that is needed to play second base, catcher or the outfield.

IF/OF Isabel Cunnea (2023, uncommitted)

Isabel is another smart ballplayer who has the versatility to play both middle infield and the outfield.

SS/2B Sydney Doloszycki (2022, uncommitted)

Sydney is a smooth fielding middle infielder.  Sydney has range to cover hard to get to ground balls.  She also has the ability to make big plays with a accurate arm.  Sydney is a tuff player and a competitor. Sydney has a very high softball IQ, and is a skilled player.  Sydney is a line drive hitter with pop and power to all fields.

P Taylor Hess (2022 uncommitted) 

Taylor is a tall left-handed pitcher who will give the Bandits a different look on the mound to compliment both Keagan and Amanda.

C Grace Hollopeter (2022, uncommitted)

Grace is a right hand hitting athletic catcher who has pop with the bat.  Grace manages the game well, blocks with ease and has a strong accurate arm. Behind the plate Grace has a strong and accurate arm and is aggressive at throwing base runners out.  She is a leader on the team, and has a very strong work ethic.

OF Emma Lotus (2023, uncommitted)

Emma is an athletic all-around player. On the field she primarily plays OF but can also play 1B. She’s a leader with a high softball IQ. She is smooth with the glove and has a strong arm.  At the plate Emma is able to hit to all fields. Emma is a contact hitter and can put the ball in play. Emma is a speedy player with range to cover the gaps.  Emma is a athletic fielder and utilizes her softball IQ on the bases.

IF/CF Taylor Pannell (2022, Auburn) 

Taylor is a consistent line drive hitter with power to all fields, as well as HR power. Taylor is one of the best hitters in her 2022 class across the country for power and average. Taylor is also an excellent fielder and can play both 3^rd base and Middle Infield. She has a strong accurate arm.  Taylor has game changing speed and is very fast on the bases. With her glove she makes tough ground balls and bunts look easy. Taylor also has a very high softball IQ, and is able to make the difference in a game with key plays. Taylor is a speedy player with range to glove and hand side.

C/1B Makeaela Penning (2022, uncommitted)

Makeala has a great stick and is versatile enough to play multiple positions.

SS/OF Hannah Pfeifer (2022, uncommitted)

Hannah is an amazingly strong, gritty player who can play the middle infield or outfield and hits for power and average.

1B/C Millie Roberts (2022, Auburn)

Millie is a strong power hitting 1B/C. At 1B Millie has a good glove and picks bad thrown balls very well.  With the bat, Millie has pop with power to all fields and home run power. Millie  is a RBI producer with a strong bat. Behind the plate Millie receives the ball well and controls the game. Millie has a strong accurate arm.  Millie is a great stick in the middle of the order bat.

P Keagan Rothrock (2023, Florida)

Keagan is a pitcher who has pin point control and mixes her speeds well, she has already demonstrated that can pitch that big game. She has pitched in some of the biggest games against the top competition and has won several tournament championships. She has control of all of her pitches and can throw 60-63mph game speed. She moves the ball extremely well, and mixes pitches.

P/OF Katie Willoughby (2022, uncommitted)

Katie is a quality pitcher who just had ankle surgery.