2023 NCAA Recruiting Class Rankings With a couple of new commits, and David Bray updating the 2023 Big Board, we've got the first set of new rankings in a month! With her club program Top Gun 18U National, she has been selected as a Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) All-Region nominee and previously hit .400 overall for the 16U squad back in 2020. Ten Hag already eyes next cup. For her club program, Bombers HTX Gold-Smith, she has registered batting averages of .474 (2020-21), .463 (2021-22) and .655 (2022) while helping power her squad to a pair of Colorado Sparkler titles (2019, 2021) a Kansas City World Fastpitch crown (2019) and Alliance Fastpitch (2021, 2022), Colorado Sparkler (2022) and USA Softball All-American (2017) runner-up finishes. 1 wide receivernationally although his overall ranking slipped to No. A multi-time all-state, All-Southwest Suburban Blue Conference and all-area selection, Stewart is coming off a junior interscholastic campaign that saw her bat .500 overall with 46 hits, 10 steals, nine doubles, two triples, 15 HR's and 41 RBIs. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ . 4-stars. She has played varsity softball since the seventh grade and played in 26 games that year. Florida . During her junior season of high school, Balk recorded a 0.239 ERA while holding her opponents to a 0.058 batting averageshe had 219 strikeouts in 87.2 innings of workduring her freshman season she was named the Most Outstanding Pitcher of the USSSA Nationals in Ocean City, Marylandduring her sophomore year of high school, she was named the tournament MVP and the Most Outstanding Pitcher at the USSSA Nationals in ConnecticutBalk has also performed highly in the classroom as she has been named to the High Honor Roll from seventh through 12. UM has closed well around its College Football Playoff berth. Now, Mia Williams looks to leave a legacy of her own in Gainesville as she joins Walton and the Gators as a utility player. USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium | Oklahoma City, OK. Tickets. While the loss of pass-rusher commitment Keldric Faulk to local Auburn was a tough pill to swallow, FSU held on to other contested commitments and added to its haul in the trenches. The 2022 college football season with each program around the country preparing for their programs next season and the future as a whole. Our #1 Goal at RISE Softball is to help you get recruited. The Aggies came into the week hot, highlighted by flipping Ole Miss QB commitment Marcel Reed, and stayed on course through Wednesday. The 5-foot-10, 203-pound ball-carrier is rated the nation's No. Class of 2023. 4 catcher in the class by Extra Inning Softball, 2019 HS Season (Junior Yr.) (2020-Covid, 2021-Injury), Travel Ball OC Batbusters-Stith (Anaheim, Calif.), 2019 Pan-American Champions with USA Softball Junior National Team, Extra Innings Softball's No. The 6'11" sophomore has established himself as one of the top big men and top fifty players in the 2025 class nationally. 2023 - Walker Jenkins. We break down the top 25 college softball recruiting classes. Masters picked Tech over College of Charleston, Liberty, Lipscomb, Miami (OH), NC State and North Carolina. 1. The USC Trojans are set to host an impressive collection of visitors this weekend, but few are more impressive than 2024 O'Dea (Washington) running back Jason Brown. "I certainly feel that this is one of the best incoming classes in the nation, and it will truly cover all major areas of need with pitching, power, speed and defense.". UA has time, and No. Meet The Oklahoman's initial 2024 Super 30 rankings of the state's top college football prospects. We feel like weve met that in this class and then some. Weisbrook is ranked 40th by Extra Innings Softball and 52nd by FloSoftballShe also earned a 4-Star ranking by OnDeck Softball and is on the 2022 PGF Futures All-American Watch ListWeisbrook is a four-year varsity starter and has been named First Team All-Conference her first three years of high schoolShe was named Second-Team All-Area her freshman year and First Team All-Area her junior yearShe is a two-time conference champion and two-time captain of her high school teamWeisbrook has a .397 batting average with eight home runs and 41 RBIsshe was also the starting libero for her high school volleyball team all four years of high school and was named All-Area Defensive Player of the Year in volleyball her junior season. LSU ushers in the No. Championship Info. 12 overall prospect. 1 Bruins Fall to No. Alabama Overall national ranking: No. Masters has earned the nickname the Boone Blaster due to her propensity for blasting home runs. Great atitude, hard worker, great athlete. in both softball and basketball, Brown earned both 2022 All-District 12-4A and District Softball Offensive Player of the Year honors and was a finalist for Wilco Softball Player of the Year following a junior season that saw her hit a remarkable .627 overall (42-for-67) with 29 runs scored, 12 doubles, three triples, seven HR's and 27 RBIs, while owning a 1.922 OPS. He also is the nation's No. 1. A native of Plano, Texas, Wallace was listed at No. All Rights Reserved. There wasnt much movement with Sam Pittmans program Wednesday, but more could be on the way over the New Year. As a sophomore she hit .500 with 36 runs, 40 hits, 23 steals, eight triples and 17 RBIs, while as a freshman Henry posted a .521 batting mark with 35 runs, 38 hits, 17 steals, 10 triples and a 1.491 OPS. During her most recent season with Extreme Elite 18U National during the summer of 2022, Stewart hit at a .473 clip with 52 hits, 23 extra-base hits, including 15 HR's, and 44 RBIs. 51 overall (tie) according to Extra Inning Softball's Extra Elite 100. www.maxpreps.com rjcarter R rjcarter Rowdy Reptile Gold Member Jan 21, 2008 2,542 2,924 113 Jun 1, 2021 #4 ocalaman said: 5 national listing as part of Perfect Game's Top 50 Class of 2023 and a No. Henry was named the 2022 Super Cup Most Valuable Player (also All-Tournament First Team) and to the 2022 Alliance Fastpitch All-Tournament First Team. 3 overall recruiting class to date. 2 RB | Overall:No. Position Rankings. Off the field, she's demonstrated her abilities in the classroom by earning three Academic All-State First Team selections (2020, 2021, 2022). Pius X High School/Impact Gold Jackson), Teagan Kavan (P/West Des Moines, Iowa/Dowling Catholic High School/Iowa Premier Fastpitch), Katie Stewart (C/IF/Frankfort, Illinois/Lincoln-Way East High School/Lady Dukes 18U Lamar/Burgess & Extreme Elite 18U National) and Adayah Wallace (OF/Plano, Texas/Plano West Senior High School/ Lady Dukes 18U Lamar/Burgess). Pos Sec. I believe her skillset will fit nicely into our pitching staff. Eight commits are nationally ranked inside the top 30 of Extra Inning Softball's Extra Elite 100. By submitting my information, I agree to the, Replay: Fullerton Vs. Florida | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Replay: Florida Vs. Oregon | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Replay: Utah Valley Vs. Texas A&M | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Replay: UCLA Vs. Texas A&M | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Watch Fullerton's Hannah Becerra Knock The Walk-Off Home Run Against No. Jason Williams played for the Florida Gators' men's basketball team during the 1997-98 season before going on to a 13-season career in the NBA. Your trophy, Erik! 9), Kavan (No. The LSU Tigers currently have the 3rd highest ranked recruiting class in the 247Sports 2024 team recruiting rankings (5th overall in Class of 2023) and are hosting top prospects for Junior Day this weekend. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Bowen flip to Oregon was the shocker of the day in the recruiting world, even though the letter of intent to UO still hadnt come in by 7 p.m. to a pair of state championships in 2021 and 2022, Rothrock was named Indiana's Gatorade Player of the Year before also being named the National Gatorade Player of the Year. Rated by Extra Inning Softball as the No. Class Calculator. As a freshman, Maci Bergeron hit 20 home runs, batted .579, and led her Notre Dame (Crowley, La.) McManus played for the Carolina Cardinals for travel ball and her coach described her as having a velocity in the upper 60s with a high, hard spin count., We are excited to welcome home @2023Haley #ThisIsHome x #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/a4ri9cAkxj, Virginia Tech Softball (@HokiesSoftball) November 9, 2022. The Chase for the Recruiting Champion powered by 247Sports Composite. Tennessee Overall national ranking: No. . Billy Napiers staff did help UF hold on to commits coveted by others, though, like defensive back Sharif Denson and wide receiver Andy Jean. 1 cornerback . Another program working well in December, Washington continued that momentum Wednesday in keeping Caleb Presley home. Kavan has also proven to be prolific offensively, registering over 100 combined hits with 127 career RBIs. The group features four of the top-10 recruits in the nation and all seven are within the top-25 . Here is a look at 247Sports updated composite consensus rankings for the 2023 class. She has great framing capabilities and is the catcher every pitcher wants behind the plate.. One of Georgia Tech's top targets (maybe the top target) at the running back position is going to play for one of the Yellow Jackets ACC rivals. Please check your email for a confirmation. Emily Proud is joined by Blair Angulo and LSU reporter Sonny Shipp to go in depth on LSU's latest recruiting efforts. 2019 freshman season at Fort Bend Christian Academy (Texas): 2021 junior season at Leander (Texas) HS: .093 ERA, 23-1 record, 272 K, 158 IP, .991 FLD %, Helped team to No. 1 player in the class in Deal. The Horned Frogs had been red hot in December, so Wednesday was about signing in bulk, and 22 of the 23 verbal commitments did ink purple and black. The biggest Pac-12 footprint win was no flip at all, instead it was the edging of USC and Ohio State for SoCal pass rusher Matayo Uiagalelei. She chose Virginia Tech over College of Charleston, East Carolina, Florida International and North Carolina. 2023 ESPN Designated Players. Extra Innings ranked Yaeger as the No. UA has time, and No. Chatfield picked Virginia Tech over Belmont and Bucknell. Signed. It didnt win the commitment of Bowen despite considerable flip rumors and another potential additionAkanaspurned OU for rival Texas at a position of need. She has a cannon for an arm and throws runners out from center field and makes it look easy.. . Brown, who hails from Montgomery, Texas, was recognized as Texas' Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022, while Rothrock comes in with a pair of Gatorade Player of the Year recognitions. 40 in Perfect Game's Top 50 Class of 2023 recruit rankings. 1 Bruins to Play Six Games at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. 3 Bailey Dowling captured Gold at the U-19 World Cup over Japan. Somehow, the Tigers staff is ahead of schedule. Rank Coach Total Avg Points Team. [Yaeger is] a very consistent presence behind the plate with her strong ability to be a wall and throw runners out as well as pick them off at any base, Extra Innings said. Fort Smith Times Record. 1 player in the class of 2022 by Extra Inning Softball, No. The No. Brown's recognition comes on the heels of a junior campaign that saw her post a .405 batting average with 10 home runs, as well as an ERA of 0.46 and 335 strikeouts at Lake Creek High School. Coach White on Katie Stewart: "Katie is a five-tool athlete capable of playing multiple positions and possesses the power to provide Texas fans with many home runs during her career at the University of Texas. 1. 11), Hunter (No. As per usual, the close was strong with Kirby Smart. Pitching and defense round out their class with spinner Jeya Presad and defensive specialist Carson Saabye. Overall, the 2023 Texas signing class was rated No. 1. Tim Walton's Gators announced the signings of Ava Brown, Alyssa Hovermale, Ariel Kowalewski, Cassidy McLellan, Keagan Rothrock and Mia Williams making for the top-rated recruiting class of. For her club team Impact Gold Jackson, Hunter helped her team to a RBI World Series title and was previously named a 12U USA Softball All-American. Extra Innings wrote that she can mix her speeds effectively in the circle.. No Results for 2018 Softball. I'm really excited for what Kierston can do for us working with (associate head coach and pitching coach) Jen Rocha. 2017. A native of Thompson's Station, Tenn., Brown is rated at No. 57 overall prospect for the class of 2022 Selected as a member of the Australian Junior Aussie Spirit Team that was slated to compete at the 2020 U18 Softball World Championships in Peru before the event's postponement due to COVID-19 22 recruit by Softball America. During her junior season of high school, Balk recorded a 0.239 ERA while holding her opponents to a 0.058 batting averageshe had 219 strikeouts in 87.2 innings of workduring her freshman season she was named the Most Outstanding Pitcher of the USSSA Nationals in Ocean City, Marylandduring her sophomore year of high school, she was named the tournament MVP and the Most Outstanding Pitcher at the USSSA Nationals in ConnecticutBalk has also performed highly in the classroom as she has been named to the High Honor Roll from seventh through 12th grade and ranks eighth in her high school classBalk is also a member of the English Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society and National Honor Society. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. Class Of 2023; Class Of 2024; Class of 2025; Class of 2026; Class of 2027; Future RISE Players; Rankings. While UF has built a strong and balanced class to date, it struck out on late targets leading up to this week and doesnt look strong for a pair of Thursday decision-makers as cornerback Desmond Ricks and defensive lineman Jordan Hall prepare to announce. Going to the gym, hitting balls, throwing. The top two remain the. The class of 2020 was certainly an impact class over the summer. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. 3 Florida in Mercy-Rule Win, No. UO pulled another Irish pledge in running back Jayden Limar, as well as LSU secondary commitment Daylen Austin. During her most recent campaign in 2022, she hit .618 overall with 15 doubles, four triples, 12 HR's and 35 RBIs. The four hail from across the country with Deal coming to Norman from Winston Salem, N.C., Erickson joining from Phoenix, Ariz., Geurin joining from Leander, Texas, and Hodge coming from Richmond, Texas. That is the highest recruiting ranking ever for a Virginia Tech softball team and puts the Hokies in some rarified air among some traditional softball powers.