The young softball player Abby Ota of Redding is considered as one of the hottest prospects in New England. She has been ranked as 58th of the top 100 by FloSoftball 2021. Ota plays as a shortstop and a second baseman. However, she has recently been playing mostly outfield. She is the only 14 and under player to appear in the chart!
“This game has become a big part of my life. I like it very much. I love to be a part of a team and win as much games as I can,” Abby Ota said in an interview.
To continue with, her best strength is the speed. Ota has a record of .645 batting on average, .705 on-base percentage, 35 RBI, 44 steals and 1 strikeout in a total of 43 games. The stats are from 2016.
“I really like running the bases. I think my speed is my best weapon. However, I think I also have a good arm and I am good at knowing of the game. My desire is to keep going and becoming better and better. I really see my future with softball,” the young talent added.
Abby Ota will go to Joel Barlow High after a couple of months. The softball team of the high school just finished its strongest season, so the young talent can develop her softball career there. Ota’s chance to take part in the team’s matches is big enough, as a lot of the key players are heading to colleges.
The young shortstop has already started to think about her future in a college, even though it looks too faraway. “At the moment I work just to be a better player. I also want to be good in school. I hope I will keep playing softball in college. My ultimate plan is to keep doing it even after the college,” Abby Ota concluded her interview.