Player Evaluation
High School Softball
Player Name
Age/Grade
Position(s)
Date
Evaluator
Hitting
Mechanics
Bat Speed
Contact
Power
Slap Hitting
Bunting
Fielding
Glove Work
Footwork
Arm Strength
Accuracy
Range
Baserunning
Speed
Instincts
Sliding
Pitching
Windmill Mechanics
Velocity
Movement
Command
Composure
Intangibles
Attitude
Coachability
Hustle
Teamwork
Leadership
Overall Rating
12345
Notes
Player Evaluation
High School Softball
Player Name
Age/Grade
Position(s)
Date
Evaluator
Hitting
Mechanics
Bat Speed
Contact
Power
Slap Hitting
Bunting
Fielding
Glove Work
Footwork
Arm Strength
Accuracy
Range
Baserunning
Speed
Instincts
Sliding
Pitching
Windmill Mechanics
Velocity
Movement
Command
Composure
Intangibles
Attitude
Coachability
Hustle
Teamwork
Leadership
Overall Rating
12345
Notes
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High School Softball (Ages 14-18)
1 = Needs Work | 2 = Below Average | 3 = Average | 4 = Above Average | 5 = Exceptional
Hitting
Mechanics1=Significant flaws limiting production | 3=Sound fundamentals, consistent approach | 5=Elite swing, adjusts mid-at-bat
Bat Speed1=Slow bat, late on fastballs | 3=Average bat speed, handles age-appropriate velocity | 5=Quick bat, drives high velocity
Contact1=High strikeout rate, poor contact quality | 3=Puts ball in play consistently | 5=Barrels consistently, low chase rate
Power1=No extra-base hit potential | 3=Gap-to-gap power | 5=Over-the-fence power to all fields
Slap Hitting1=No slap game | 3=Can execute basic slap | 5=Weapon from left side, multiple looks
Bunting1=Cannot execute | 3=Gets bunt down reliably | 5=Precision bunts, drag bunts, push bunts
Fielding
Glove Work1=Errors on routine plays | 3=Clean on routine, occasional tough play | 5=Exceptional hands, picks everything
Footwork1=Poor positioning, slow transitions | 3=Gets in position, clean transfers | 5=Elite footwork, quick release
Arm Strength1=Weak arm, limited range of throws | 3=Average arm for position | 5=Plus arm, makes throws from deep
Accuracy1=Erratic throws | 3=On target routine throws | 5=Pinpoint accuracy under pressure
Range1=Limited range, below average | 3=Covers expected ground | 5=Elite range, gets to everything
Baserunning
Speed1=Below average, not a threat | 3=Average speed, adequate | 5=Plus speed, stolen base threat
Instincts1=Poor reads, bad jumps | 3=Reads well, smart decisions | 5=Elite instincts, always takes extra base
Sliding1=Avoids sliding or poor form | 3=Solid fundamentals | 5=Advanced slides, head-first and feet-first
Pitching
Windmill Mechanics1=Incomplete or inconsistent | 3=Full circle, repeatable | 5=Fluid, explosive, elite spin
Velocity1=Below average for level | 3=Average velocity for age | 5=Plus velocity, overpowering
Movement1=Straight pitches only | 3=Has 1-2 movement pitches | 5=Multiple pitches with sharp movement
Command1=Struggles to locate | 3=Throws strikes, works both sides | 5=Pinpoint command, paints corners
Composure1=Rattled easily, emotions affect play | 3=Stays steady in most situations | 5=Thrives under pressure, clutch performer
Intangibles
Attitude1=Negative, blames others | 3=Positive competitor | 5=Elite competitor, raises team level
Coachability1=Resistant to feedback | 3=Open to instruction, applies it | 5=Self-aware, proactively seeks growth
Hustle1=Inconsistent effort | 3=Consistent effort | 5=Relentless effort, inspires teammates
Teamwork1=Individual focus | 3=Good teammate | 5=Natural leader, makes others better
Leadership1=Stays in background | 3=Vocal when needed | 5=Commands respect, leads by example and voice
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