The 2013 So Cal National Skills Clinic began on Saturday (Dec. 14) at Foothill High School in Santa Ana, Calif. and more than 100 top underclassmen from around the country participated in the hitting, pitching and defensive drills.

Produced by Diamond 9 Events, the skills training ran from 9 am to 1 pm and then live skills game took place from 1 to 4 pm.

Coaches from major programs such as BYU, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Syracuse and UCLA were there to help run the drills.

The second day of action at the Skills Clinic takes place Sunday.

Here are 10 athletes who impressed on Day 1 with comments from coaches (listed in alphabetically):

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— SS Erin Andris (2016, Cal Raiders-Andris)
Physical and strong, solid defensive with a lot of power in her bat

— P Amber Baldwin (2017, Firecrackers-Lutterloh)
Tall at 6-foot with impressive approach, smooth mechanics and good leadership

— 2B Hailey Hoklotubbe (2017, OC Batbusters 18U)
Good footwork and great jumps on the ball, adjusts well to wherever hit

— OF Ryan Jackson (2016, Cal Thunder-Levier)
Excellent athleticism and quickness, strong with no fear at the plate

— P Alexandra Perez (2018, Firecrackers-Lutterloh)
Lefty pitcher who’s 6-foot and throws in low 60’s already, also swings well

— C Analiese Raley (2018, Central Cal Dirt Dogs-Wallace)
Great arm behind the plate, just looking at her you can tell she’s DI material

— SS Eryn Sustaya (2015, A Cut Above-Mendez)
Swings lefty and makes good contact at the plate, good versatility

— SS Kiana Tate (2018, Lil Rebels-Christopher)
Young but good hands already in the field with great lateral movement

— 1B Julissa Trevino (2016, Jersey Intensity-Hannigan)
Great attitude and hard worker, she hits for power and solid on defense

— C Julia Valenzuela (2016, A Cut Above-Mendez)
Strong arm, aggressive and blocked the plate very well