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.
Contact this athleteAcademics
- Country
- Canada
- School Name
- Bill Crothers Secondary School
- School City
- Markham, ON
- Recruitment Year
- 2024
Athletics
5'3
Weight:
125lbs
References:
Greg Barnette: Vaughan U15 Coach
Asa Tam: Strength and Conditioning Coach
NLU SPORTS SOFTBALL COMBINE
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)
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
2023:
Exit velocity: 70mph (updated from video)
Arm velocity: 56mph
BA: .410
OBP: .563
OPS: .981
SLG: .609
Fielding %: .992
Highlight Videos
2023 Summer Highlights: https://youtu.be/RSfrWHVGTww