LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2025 PG Softball Iowa Scouting Combine
Lathrop is a right-handed catcher with a strong arm and moves well. Fielding bunts, she did an excellent job getting around the ball to make quick and accurate throws to 1st base. When throwing down to second base, she showed great mechanics and ability to make the quick and accurate throw.
Behind the plate, she has a conventional set-up with not much body movement to change location. Good glove work, working ball back towards plate and working her glove from the ground up. Basic mechanics for blocking were performed well and she did vocalize with the pitcher on good pitches and provide encouragement on missed pitches. Her transfers were good, but with more work on quickening the release, she will really take off. Overall she has some solid foundational skills behind the plate.
Offensively, Abigail is a right-handed hitter who is short to contact,. She did a great job keeping her hands inside the ball, which helps her to be able to work the ball gap to gap with consistency. She has some solid offensive skills with a high upside.