Ten days ago we did a Recruit Spotlight on future Gator Hannah Adams, one of the top shortstops in the sophomore class who hails from Georgia and is committed to play at Florida.

We learn more about Hannah in today’s Player Profile and hear from her about the recruiting process and more!

Name: HANNAH ADAMS
Grad Year: 2017
Pos: shortstop
High School: Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)
GPA: 3.6
Club: Georgia Impact – Jeffreys                                             
High School Honors: Class AAAAAA 2^nd Team All-State
Club Stats: hit a team-leading .368 at PGF 14U Nationals as Impact finished tied for 13th
Club Honors: rated as the No. 12 overall player in the 2017 Hot 100
College: Florida

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FullCountSoftball.com: Coaches say you’re one of the best fielding shortstops in the country… tell us about your defense, what you think you do well and how you work to improve in the field?
Hannah Adams: As far as my defense, I get good angles to the ball, I have a strong arm and I have a good range in both directions.  Since I have been working with Lincoln Martin at Top Tier, my defense has improved in every aspect.  I also practice at home in my backyard every day the weather is good.

FCS.com: You’re also said to have a “high softball IQ.” What do you think that means and what to you attribute this strength?
HA: I think having a high softball IQ means thinking ahead of the play and knowing where I need to go with the ball if it comes to me.  I attribute it to playing at a high level of ball for many years and good coaching.

FCS.com: Let’s talk recruiting… tell us how you were first seen by the Florida coaches, then how long until they offered?
HA: I was first seen by them at the Scenic City Showcase second year 12U.  I went to camps at the university and they also watched me for a year before they offered in January of my freshman year.

FCS.com: What led into the decision and why did you commit then?
HA: I had visited other colleges and being at the University of Florida and getting to know Coach (Tim) Walton and Coach (Kenny) Gajewski is what made me sure I wanted to go there.  I committed then because I knew it was where I wanted to go and felt that the time was right.

FCS.com: How did you tell the coaches, in person, on the phone, on an unofficial visit?
HA: I told them in person on an unofficial visit, right after they offered me.

FCS.com: Describe your emotions around telling the Gators, were you more nervous or more excited?
HA: I was a little of both.  I was so excited to have that opportunity but felt a little nervous while telling Coach Walton.

FCS.com: What is it about softball that you love so much to dedicate your life to it?
HA: : I love competing and being part of a team.  It is something I have loved playing since I was four years old.  My parents and coaches have given me a lot of support and opportunities to continue to play since a young age.  I love being on the softball field and continuing to challenge myself and keep improving my game.

FCS.com: What’s been a top memory or two for you in your athletic career?
HA: On an individual level, winning the Gwinnett County Defensive Player of the year as a freshman was a big accomplishment and being No. 12 on the Hot 100 for 2017’s.  On a team level, placing 3rd at Nationals as a second year 12U team for Georgia Impact and placing 5th as a first year 14U.

 

Quick Hitters (short answers)

 

Fill in the blank: “I am happiest when:  ________________________
… I have been working on a certain skill in practice and I do it in a game.

No. 1 Issue in the world today: 
Abuse of social media.

Favorite Food: 
Hot Wings.

Least Favorite School Subject: 
Math.

Dream Vacation: 
Bahamas.

Something few people know about you: 
I have hit left handed for only four years as I am naturally right-handed.

Describe yourself in one word: 
Genuine.

If you could take one thing if stranded on a deserted island, what would you take?
Food.

Any softball rituals or superstitions? 
Praying before every game and we write number 7 and 11 on first base.

I look up to: 
Katie Medina (Florida Gator shortstop)

Team I love to hate: 
Alabama.

Guilty Pleasure: 
I love to watch “American Horror Story.”

Superpower: 
To read people’s minds.

Playing in my earbuds: 
Any hip hop or pop artist.

I would love to have dinner with: 
Dave Franco (TV and film actor)

What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to be a vet.

Favorite Athlete: 
Kelsey Stewart (Florida All-American).

Nickname (s): 
“Franchise” (given to me by my Impact coaches), also “Adams”

Thing I must do in life: 
Go to the WCWS!

Best thing about being from Georgia: 
The Southern hospitality.

Funniest thing on softball field: 
When a tent flew on the field and was attacking all of the players.

Biggest goal for 2015: 
Become stronger and improve my game mentally and physically.