Maliyah Strong is the type of athlete who will run through a brick wall for her team. She flat-out puts the ball in play, puts her foot on the ground, and gets on base. Strong isn’t satisfied with just being fast; she wants to dominate the defense and exploit their every weakness. The first way she’s been so successful at this is by exploiting her opponents’ unsuspecting corners with quick bunts; once those corners start cheating, she pulls back and slaps it through the 5/6 gap, up the middle, or in the 3/4 gap. Her elite barrel control, paired with her undeniable speed, makes her a very difficult out. As Strong continues to develop her already top-tier barrel control, which will soon turn her long doubles into stand-up triples, she’s going to be a complete nightmare at the plate when the home runs start rolling in.

Maliyah Strong is an explosive athlete whose speed significantly impacts the game on both sides. She combines quickness with gap-to-gap power, allowing her to hit, slap, and execute small-ball plays while consistently applying pressure to defenses. As a freshman, she made an immediate impact on the varsity team, earning several honors. This fall, she hit .433, leading her team in OPS, extra-base hits, triples, and stolen bases. Her speed has been outstanding throughout her playing days to date and will continue to be a huge asset to her and her teams. In the outfield, she continues to showcase her speed to track down fly balls and uses her strong arm to stop opposing offenses on the bases. Maliyah Strong’s confidence, speed, and athleticism make her a standout player to watch.