As a softball player I am a positive team player who brings the energy to the team. I will always be cheering my teammates on no matter what. I am a natural leader on and off the field. At Carthage College I was assistant team captain my junior year and team captain my senior year. As a team captain I would lead the team through stretching and warmups. Off the field I would organize team bonding events as well. On the field I am a leadoff batter that primarily hits for contact. However, I can hit for power as well. I am very patient at the plate which has led to numerous walks. With 2 strikes I put up a fight and keeping battling until I get my pitch. I have had 12 minute at bats with pitchers throwing at least 20 pitches. My senior year I had 2 strikes and kept batting until I got my pitch, which ended up being the game winning hit. I run a 2.8 from home to first, and am quick and precise enough to bunt for a hit. I pay close attention to where the corners are playing and make adjustments from there. If second base is playing back as well I will do a push bunt. If the situation allows for a sacrifice bunt, I am willing to give myself up for the sake of the team. I am a quick and smart baserunner with a time of 2.6 stealing from first to second. This allows me to successfully steal bases. On the bases I play close attention to the fielders and take advantage of their mistakes. As a fielder I mainly play 3rd base. With my speed I am able to throw the fastest batters out including slappers. As a senior only one batter bunted for a hit when I was playing 3rd base. Since I have been playing softball for my whole life I am able to recognize situations and adjust my positioning accordingly. Having speed and range at 3rd base allows me to field balls that might normally go through the 5-6 hole. My senior year I successfully dove for 2 balls and threw the runners out from my knees. Also, as a senior  I had the most assists on the team. Overall, I am a player who will never give up and will be a valuable asset to any team.

Abilities summary: I am a competitive player with a lot of energy. I am a natural leader on and off the field. I am a leadoff batter and a contact hitter. However, I can also hit for power. At the plate I am able to draw walks as well. I am patient and wait for my pitch. With 2 strikes I battle off the bad pitches and wait for my pitch to hit.  I run a 2.8 home to first. With this speed I am able to bunt for a hit and I pay close attention to where the corners are playing. If the situation calls for it I will put down a sacrifice bunt for the good of the team. As a baserunner I am smart and quick on the bases. My speed allows me to steal bases and I take advantage of the fielder’s mistakes. As a fielder I primarily play 3rd base. My speed allows me to field bunts and throw the batters out including slappers. I pay close attention to the situations on the field and adjust where I am play accordingly. Overall, I am tough energetic player that never gives up no matter the situation.

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