When I was younger, I had a coach tell me that I was not good enough to play up. They would always push me to work harder. Because I still remember it to this day. Every time I step on the field I want to prove him wrong. - Kaitlyn Tucker

From Oakboro, North Carolina Kaitlyn Tucker is as competitive as they come. Last summer, she went on an offensive rampage leading the Carolina Elite - Fisher team in batting average (.427) and on base percentage (.540).

She attributes her success on offense to her versatility. Tucker explains, "I use many different skills because I slap. I soft slap, hard slap, bunt. I change up what I do a lot in the box to confuse the defense."

Her talent did not go unnoticed as she was selected to play in the Faster2First All-Star game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 2020 shortstop is dynamic with her speed, ability to read the defense, and leadership.

Tucker credits her dad, "Confidence. He always told me to have confidence." Mark Tucker is the hitting coach for Carolina Elite - Fisher and also coaches high school baseball.

Mark introduced Kaitlyn to softball when she was baby. Kaitlyn grew up watching her father play competitive slow pitch. "I've always wanted to be just like my dad." Kaitlyn commented.

Over the last few years, Tucker has developed tremendous instincts on the field. Coach Josh Fisher details, "She seemingly always is in the right spot at the right time, in terms of, covering for a stolen base, bunt coverage."

She is being highly recruited by East Carolina, Western Carolina, UNC - Wilmington, Campbell, Radford and Liberty.

Kaitlyn Tucker

Hometown: Oakboro, NC
Position: Middle Infield
Bats/Throws: L/R
High School: South Stanly
Grad Year: 2020
GPA: 4.7
Accomplishments: Carolina Elite won ASA State Championships and finished 33rd at PGF Premier Nationals 14U. Selected to Faster2First All-Game.

Favorite part about softball: Defense. I've always loved defense because I get to talk to my defense. Being a shortstop, I get to be a leader.

Favorite softball moment: Going out to PGF and playing. Seeing all the coaches that were there.

Favorite Movie: Miracles from Heaven

If you could be coached or mentored by any person who would it be? Rob Crews

What was the last song you listened to? Oceans by Hillsong United

If you had a superpower, what would it be? To be invisible

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? I like to go shoot and hunt deer. I shot my first deer last year.

What's your favorite subject in school? Math

Do you have a routine or ritual in softball? I always say the Lord's prayer before every game.

If you could describe yourself in one word on the field and off the field, what would it be? Competitive

What is your greatest strength? On the field, I feel like I'm a great leader. I always try to pick up people and keep them motivated to win, stay strong, and keep their head up.

Off the field, I'm a very nice person. I try to be nice to everyone.Going out to PGF and playing. Seeing all the coaches that were there.

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