Amber Dougherty '24 Recruiting Profile

Carlisle High SchoolCarlisle, IASoftball

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ClubIowa Outlaws 13U-Black

Height5'7"

Weight135lbs

Age18

Primary PositionCatcher

Secondary PositionOutfielder

Dominant HandRight

40 Yard Dash5.585

Vertical Jump20.0

Over Hand Throw Velocity64

20 yrd sprint (60 ft)2.994

Pro Shuttle (5-10-5)4.74

Pop Time1.71

Grip Strength73

Ball Exit Speed (from bat)68

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Personal Statement

In the classroom, I work really hard. I always fight for the best grade and put my all into it. On the field, I always aim to get better. You can only control 3 things, attitude, effort, and work ethic. As a catcher, you need to be outgoing and able to help others. I have always loved not just improving myself but pushing others to try and get better.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
2 years
2023 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #46
2022 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #46
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference, HS Defensive Player of the Year
2021 Varsity Team
Jersey: #46
Individual Awards
Outfielder. Pinch Runner. Pinch Hitter.
2021 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #46
Individual Awards
Starting Center Field. Bat 2nd as Slapper
2021 Freshman Team
Starter
- Jersey: #46
Individual Awards
Starting Catcher. Lead off as Slapper

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
6 seasons
2023 Nebraska Gold 319 - Berning (18A)
Catcher / OF / Slapper
2022 Nebraska Gold - Berning (18A)
Catcher, Outfielder, Slapper
2021 Iowa Aces (16A Elite)
Starting Catcher. Lead off Slapper
2021 Perfect Game Select (18U)
2020 Iowa Aces (16A)
2019 Iowa Outlaws 13U-Black (13U/14A)
A 13U club team that mainly plays in 14A tournaments.

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Jim Flaws
Travel / Club Coach
Tina Berning
Travel / Club Coach
Mike Bonwell

Events

Camp/Event
Cyclone Softball Clinic
1/15/23 to 1/16/23
Metrics, Catching, Hitting, Defense, Tour, Controlled Scrimmages
Camp/Event
UNI Ryan Jacobs Softball School Futures Camp
1/23/22 to 1/23/22
The Ryan Jacobs Softball School Futures Camps are geared towards players who are currently playing or planning to play at an advanced competitive level. These camps are formatted to help you develop advanced softball skills and techniques in a demanding and fast paced atmosphere. The camp staff will include the current UNI Coaching Staff as well as the UNI Softball Team. You will have the opportunity to work with our players and coaching staff to see firsthand what it is like to play softball at the University of Northern Iowa. The camp is open to any and all participants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender, as required by the NCAA.
Camp/Event
Elite Skills Camp & Evaluation Games
1/22/22 to 1/22/22
Camp/Event
Trisha Ford's January Elite Softball Camp
1/14/22 to 1/16/22
Camp/Event
University of Iowa Softball Camp
11/27/21 to 11/27/21
Camp/Event
Mizzou Catching Camp
11/21/21 to 11/21/21
Camp/Event
2021 18U Perfect Game Softball "November Knockout"
11/20/21 to 11/20/21
Amber got 3rd out of all players at the tourney for top batting performers hitting .727 with 8 hits, 5 runs, and 6 stolen bases.
Camp/Event
South Dakota State Clinic
11/14/21 to 11/14/21
Camp/Event
College Coaches Showcase Camp
11/06/21 to 11/06/21
Camp/Event
KC Fall Softball Scouting Combine
10/15/21 to 10/15/21
Amber Dougherty is a 5'6, class of 2024, C/2B, SS, OF, UT from Carlisle, IA who attends Carlisle HS. Amber is a young, up and coming, talented player whose skill level should project to the next level with continued fundamental development. She ran a highly impressive 3.18 20-yard dash, advanced for any age group, but especially commendable for a 2024 grad. Her 1.11 5-yard split was also sound. A primary catcher, Amber is a standout with the gear on. She is a smooth and comfortable receiver. She has excellent feet, a quick transition, and a solid arm action. Her quick trigger gets her 51-mph throws on their way in a hurry. Her 1.84 pop time is elite and among the very best in the event. Excellent prospect behind the plate. Amber also took a turn in the outfield. Her footwork is sound and she positions well. She gets to the ball well and her glove work is routine. She transitions with ease and her powerful 59-mph throws are firm and consistently find their target. Solid effort. At the plate, the LHH is a sound bunter. She carries a contact first mentality to the plate and it works well for her. She has a flatter path and is short and quick to contact. She gets her barrel on course and through contact well, She shows some gap-to-gap pop and is more of a line driver than a pure power hitter, although there is a little emerging power presently and that could develop.
Camp/Event
University of Minnesota Softball Elite Prospect Camp
8/13/21 to 8/15/21
Camp/Event
Mizzou Fall Prospect Camp
8/03/21 to 8/04/21
Camp/Event
On-Deck Bay Area Tryout
4/18/21 to 4/18/21
Qualified for the Arizona Jamboree
Camp/Event
Softball Factory: All-In Membership - Lynwood (Chicago), IL
3/06/21 to 3/06/21
03/06/2021 - Amber is a 2024 C/OF with balanced skill set. In the box, Amber works from the left side. She is able to square up and hit but is also able to slap. She uses a square stance with a short, square stride. She creates smooth rhythm with a back load. She has a firm front side, squares on contact and works the middle of the field. When slapping, she is on time with her footwork. She works down with her hands and does a nice job of placing the ball in the 5/6 hole. Working to generate more bat speed will allow her to see more gap power. Behind the plate, Amber has a good presence with a low and athletic stance. She presents a good target and works to frame the zone. Working to be quick with her glove will allow her to get more calls in the river. She makes a clean exchange, has a short arm action and gets in line with her target. She makes accurate throws, and her pop times are strong at 1.93. Amber reads the ball in the dirt well and is quick to block. In the OF, Amber has great energy. She reads the ball off the bat and takes good angles. She gets in line with her target, makes a clean exchange and makes accurate throws with carry. Staying low through the ground ball will allow her to play through more. Overall Amber is a versatile player with the tools needed to play at the next level.
Camp/Event
CSB Softball Iowa Combine
8/06/20 to 8/06/20