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Bella Cortesi

  • NCAA ID: 2301756275
  • Status: Uncommitted
  • Class of 2024

Next Level U Statement

I am interested in playing softball at the university level while shooting for a kinesiology major and a psychology minor. I will always work for the best academics as well as maintaining my power offence and my strong defence.

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Academics

Country
Canada
School Name
Bill Crothers Secondary School
School City
Markham, ON
GPA 4
Recruitment Year
2024

Athletics

Height:
5'3
Weight:
125lbs
References:

Greg Barnette: Vaughan U15 Coach

Asa Tam: Strength and Conditioning Coach


Positions:

Primary: 2nd base

Secondary: 3rd base

Can play anywhere in the infield, excluding catcher

Has had 4 years of pitching training


Player Style:
  • Right handed arm and bat
  • Mainly power hitter
  • Extremely fast reflexes at the corners
  • Good range in middle infield
  • Trains outside team hours
  • Never settles for less than close to perfection

Player Strengths:
  • Calm approach at bat and in the field
  • Works for good overall health while doing skill focused training
  • Gravitates toward the leader role

Leadership:

I have never been on a team where coaches have designated a captain, but I have always gravitated toward that role since I was on younger teams. I always help my teammates as much as I can with the skill aspect of the game as well as the mental components as well, no matter if I’m the youngest or oldest on the team.


Team History:

(23-24): Brampton Blazers U19 T1

(22-23): UTM 2K6 Revolution U17

(22): Bill Crothers Softball Team

(21-22): Richmond Hill Rebels U19

(19-21): Vaughan Vikings U15

(16-18): Vaughan Vikings Select

(15-18): Houseleague


Other Info:
  • Was in school musicals throughout elementary school
  • Received black belt in karate at the age of 9
  • Was a competitive Allstar cheerleader for 6 years
  • Was on volleyball, dance and basketball team grades 4-8
  • Was on Bill Crothers softball team (2022)

 


Individual Accomplishments:

Academic:

  • Received Honour Roll Grades 8-10
  • Placed 2nd in speeches across the district in Grade 6
  • Was nominated and finished second for valedictorian
  • Won the academic and math award

Athletic:

  • Won MVP at 5 different tournaments in 2019
  • Was starting pitcher all 4 years of pitching
  • Led in batting average and hits from 2018-2019
  • Won player of the year in 2019
  • Won Gold Queen of Diamonds 2023 U17 T1

 


Stats:

2023:

Exit velocity: 70mph (updated from video)

Arm velocity: 56mph

BA: .410

OBP: .563

OPS: .981

SLG: .609

Fielding %: .992

 

 


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