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Here’s our TLI for Tuesday, April 7 2020 …
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14U CLUB SCOUTING REPORT
Extra Inning Softball recently released the Extra Elite Eighty 14U Club Rankings last week, so let’s take a look at Coach Bubba Green‘s team …
TEAM NORTH FLORIDA 06-GREEN
2019 Fall Record: 24-6-3
2019 Summer Record: 46-14-1
Top Finishes: 4th at PGF SE Nationals
Returners:
- Lily Bennett (2025, P/OF, a fierce competitor in the circle. She has great spin rate and her pitches are laced with late movement. Helps carry the load for in the circle and she has a bright future as she continues to develop her pitches. She is working hard at becoming a better hitter as well in order to contribute offensively. She had a 2.51 ERA and 1.44 WHIP)
- Reese Green (2024, CF/MIF, she can flat out go get it in center field, it’s a no fly zone, great reads off the bat and angles to the ball. At the plate, she has great hands and bat control. She hits for average and uses the whole field. Great work ethic. She batted .443 with 103 runs in 2019)
- Presley Harrison (2025, P/1B, dominating in the circle where her arsenal of pitches are on display. She is a workhorse and isn’t afraid to take the ball against any team. She has worked hard on her offense and is one of the most productive hitters, hitting for both power and average. She had a ERA: 1.45 ERA, 0.995 WHIP and .425 batting average in 2019)
- Caiden Oliva (2024, C/3B, a true 5-tool player, hits for average, is the most feared 2024 power hitter in Florida/Southeast, great arm strength, can field her positions and has speed. She has a high softball IQ, commands the game behind the plate and is a great all-around athlete. She is a pure hitter and uses the whole field. Her work ethic is second to none. Batted .483 with 14 HRs and 101 RBIs in 2019)
- Peighton Self (2025, 3B/C, a lockdown 3B with tremendous footwork to the ball, very smooth. Also solid with all aspects behind the dish. She has consistently been one of our most productive hitters and can hit for power. Batted .390 with 54 RBIs and five HRs in 2019)
- Peyton Studt (2024, 1B/P, has always been a great hitter and has made some adjustments to become a power threat. She is a rock at first base, she has great footwork and hands and can pick it with the best. She is a solid No. 3 pitcher and gives consistencey and good innings at the back of the rotation. Batted .357 and had a 1.88 ERA)
- Rylie Turner (2025, MIF, a solid middle infielder and is the youngest member of the team. She plays SS mostly and has a great arm with footwork to match. Hits for average and understands how to play the game, high softball IQ. Batted .323)
- Kennedy Waymer (2024, OF, a speedy slapper that creates havoc on the bases. Hits for average and is fun to watch at the plate. Her speed helps her cover the outfield where she has make some ESPN-worthy catches in her early career. She’s also an excellent basketball player and has only been playing softball for two years. Batted .336 with 71 runs scored in 2019)
Newcomers:
- Kate Mikle (2023, OF, a solid outfielder and can field her position. She’s athletics enough to play some corner infield but projects as a corner outfielder. She creates great bat speed and can hit for power. Batted .334 with a .960 fielding percentage)
- Emily Myers (2023, MIF/OF, the newest addition to the roster. She has impressive bat speed and is developing into a complete hitter. She has gap-to-gap power. She can play the middle and OF, but has great hands and feet at 2B. Batted .444 in the fall)
- Hannah Steedley (2023, MIF/OF, possesses speed and power. She is gifted with fast hands and power, but has worked hard and developed into great hitter. She hits for average and has great speed on the bases and in the field. She has tremendous athletic ability. She is a utility player and is solid everywhere. Batted .398 with five HRs in the fall)
What will it take for your team to be successful this year?
Well, if we keep playing like we have in the first two tournaments of 2020, we will be very successful. But you know how softball goes. We are solid in all three phases of the game: hitting, fielding and pitching. For us, the ability/skill-set is there, we need to remain focused and humble and not be satisfied. If we keep putting the work in and enjoying the grind, we will have a very successful season.
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