Class of 2020: Recruits #'s 101-150

Class of 2020: Recruits #'s 101-150

Last week, FloSoftball finished up the two-week unveiling of the 2020 Hot 100 and, for the first time ever, we go deeper into a class because the depth in t

Sep 20, 2016 by Brentt Eads
Class of 2020: Recruits #'s 101-150
Last week, FloSoftball finished up the two-week unveiling of the 2020 Hot 100 and, for the first time ever, we go deeper into a class because the depth in this class is amazing!

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Last week, FloSoftball finished up the two-week unveiling of the 2020 Hot 100 and, for the first time ever, we go deeper into a class because the depth in this class is amazing!

Today we look at players #101-150, tomorrow (Wednesday) cover prospects #'s 101-200 and finish our look at the 2020 class with the Watch List Players on Thursday.

Note that we believe these players have the talent and abilities to crack the Hot 100 over the next few years and we will definitely be updated the list several times before the freshman class reaches college!


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null101--Haley Pittman, P/1B... Atlanta Vipers -- Holbrook (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: excellent lefty pitcher who throws 64 mph with change-up and a great riseball as her strikeout pitch. SEC schools like South Carolina and Auburn are recruiting her heavily. Many feel she'll end up as one of the top five pitchers in the country.

102--Thessa Malauulu, 3B... Firecrackers -- Roth (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: consistent hitter and a great defensive third baseman who tore it up at PGF Nationals. ACC and Pac-12 schools possible including Duke where her former club coach, Robert Young, is now an assistant to his daughter Marissa Young.

103--Landyn Bruce, P... Athletics -- Mercado (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: fast-rising pitcher from Colorado who played for Team Seattle this summer and will be with Athletics-Mercado this year. Excellent curve plus drop, rise and change. As of last week, was 3-0 with 20 K's while hitting .563 for the No. 1 ranked team in Colorado 5A high school ball.

104--Sierra Kersten, OF... Michigan Finesse (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: lefty batting centerfielder who combines speed and power at the plate. Hit over .650 for the Finessee 14U team and has a cannon for an arm. Big Ten and Notre Dame have shown interest.

null105--Laney Roos, P/OF... Team Mizuno Impulse -- Gwyn (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: natural lefty with power to all fields and has the ability to drive the ball into the gaps and over the fence. Hit over .400 with 59 RBI this summer. Texas A&M, LSU, Florida, Oklahoma State showing growing interest.

106--Bryn Elliott, C... Ohio Outlaws Premier -- Parson (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: catcher with great speed and excellent bat. Known as a fierce competitor and one of the top catchers in the Midwest.

107--Regan Edwards, 3B... Tulsa Elite (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: dangerous power hitter who clubs a lot of home runs. Only freshman to make varsity line-up at Broken Arrow High School (Okla.), one of the largest and most successful softball high schools in the nation. Has Big 12 offers on the table.

108--Aniston Wright, P/1B... East Cobb Bullets -- Wright (Georgia State)
Noteworthy: Excellent pitcher with drop ball as her out pitch, started off varsity season in Georgia with no-hitter and perfect game. Equally dangerous hitter who hits the gaps and can go deep on any pitch. Staying close to home, but had interest from college programs across the country.

109--America Ramirez, IF... Firecrackers - Thornburg/Brashear (Cal State Fullerton)
Noteworthy: Playing on Brashear 16U team this year, she has big bat and tons of power. Hit in 3-hole on Firecrackers - Thornburg '19 team last year where she hit .408 with 48 RBI. Out of state offers, wants to stay close to home. Very underrated.

110--Kat Grill, OF/UT... Birmingham Thunderbolts - Dorsett/Burt (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: Speed, power and great in the outfield, she had six hits in a row at PGF Nationals and finished .444 there. Lot of SEC interest early in the process.

null111--Mikayla Smith, MIF/UT... Gametime Stars (Oklahoma State)
Noteworthy: Big 12-bound already, she covers a lot of ground in the middle infield and can hit to all fields. Great competitor who plays with a lot of heart.

112--Johnna Staggs, P/1B... Huntsville Sparks Elite (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: impressive week at PGF Nationals where she batted over .400 with two home runs, she also went 3-0 in the circle and is now being looked at by Mississippi state, South Alabama and more.

113--Lauren VanAsche, SS... Orion Hunter Teal (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: stock soared after Colorado and Atlanta Legacy, has 2.7-2.8 speed as a lefty and hit .450. Standout athlete who plays basketball and runs track, a lot of ACC and CAA schools are after her.

114--Autumn Belviy, 3B/SS... Ohio Outlaws (Tennessee)
Noteworthy: versatile athlete who can play left side of infield with great defensive skills, also has outfield capabilities. Moving to Tennessee where she'll play both her high school and college ball.

115--Estelle Czech, P/OF... Beverly Bandits - Harms/Harkness (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: lefty pitcher with great upside, started late in softball and has only pitched for three years. Dealt with some back issues, but is healthy now and has as much upside as anyone. ACC and Big Ten recruiting hard.

116--Aynslie Furbush, P... Jacksonville Storm (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: big, strong right-handed pitcher who throws in the 62-63 mph range and can be dominant. Great riseball and hits spots well, especially on the outside part of the plate. Visiting Mississippi State, Ole Miss, UCF and Michigan this fall.

null117--Molly Chambers, P... Illinois Chill (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: great composure in the circle, she's 5-foot-11 and closed all four Chill victories in bracket play at PGF. Throws in the low 60's with a strong drop ball and fastball that sinks. Big 10 schools watching her closely.

118--Skylar Trahan, P... Atlanta Vipers -- Holbrook (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: Along with Haley Pittman gives Coach Jason Holbrook one of the best 1-2 pitching combos in the country. Lefty pitcher who has heavy SEC interest including visits to Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss this fall.

119--Lourdes Bacon, OF... Texas Bombers 16U Gold (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: savvy lefty slapper who creates her own offense and has the ability to see and read the defense before attacking the opposition's weak spot. Skilled outfielder with plus arm and speed.

null120--Sydney Nuismer, P... Nebraska Gold 14U (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: intense competitor with great command of her pitchers: drop ball in the low 60's plus a rise, curve and change. Record this spring and summer of 35-10 with 314 Ks in 235 innings and 1.52 ERA.

121--Lanaya Bates, OF/SS... Jersey Intensity (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: triple-threat slapper with 2.6 home-to-first speed who is equally skilled with the glove in the middle infield or outfield. Recruiting interest from Michigan, Michigan State, Georgia and James Madison already.

122--Bailey Wallace, OF... Firecrackers - Thornburg/Brashear (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: centerfielder who bats and throws lefty but isn't a slapper, she's a power hitter who went .464 at PGF Nationals and batted .442 for the season. Great arm and leadership skills, attracting SEC, Pac-12, ACC and Big Ten schools.

123--Jordan McClain, SS... Texas Bombers ETX (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: late to the recruiting circuit, but coming on strong as a switch-hitting infielder who had a .700 on-base percentage this summer with eight HRs and didn't get thrown out once on the bases (2.60 speed). One club coach said, "best athlete I have come across."

124--Leilani Melendez, C... Firecrackers - Thornburg/Brashear (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: cannon for an arm as a backstop, threw out 64-of-79 base runners attempting to steal on her. Powerful bat too, hit .429 in tournament play and is being recruited by Pac-12, ACC and SEC schools.

125--Rylie West, C/OF... Corona Angels - Tyson 14U (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: can really rake the ball, great speed and a strong arm with versatility to play anywhere on the field. Hit over .400 at Champions Cup 18U this year. Game changer who is hearing from Pac-12 schools like ASU, Arizona and Stanford as well as Tennessee.

null126--Savannah Desroches, P... Texas Glory -- Naudin (Kansas)
Noteworthy: one coach called this hurler "the heart and soul" of the Glory team as she's a dedicated athlete who's selfless and has great leadership skills. Should be a difference-maker in the Big 12.

127--Briton Rogers, P... Firecrackers -- Sewell (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: daughter of Southern Miss great Courtney Blades Rogers, she measures in at 5-foot-9 but is projected to end up at 6-foot tall. Throws 62-64 mph and is one of the top righties in the South. Visits lined up with Georgia, LSU, Arkansas and Baylor this fall.

128--Sara Beth Allen, P/UT... East Cobb Bullets -- Caldwell (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: extremely athletic, she hits the ball a mile and has tons of upside as a pitcher. Led team in K's and also hit .389. Can play anywhere and has deceptive speed also.

129--Isabella Dawley, OF... OC Batbusters -- Campbell (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: hit in the 2-spot for Toni Mascarenas's Batbuster team last season, she's a fast slapper who gets the ball down and, more often than not, beats the throw to first. Super upside, just starting to get recruited.

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130--Allison Royalty, P... Texas Blaze White (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: righty who throws in the low 60's with a devastating riseball complemented by a sneaky change. Pitched five straight games in qualifiers allowing just one unearned run to earn a PGF Nationals bid. Visiting Tennessee and Central Florida with Kansas in the mix too.

131--JoJo Rodriguez, 1B/OF... Ohana Tigers -- Quarles (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: naturally gifted hitter with a super high softball IQ, she's a poised hitter who has been one of the top offensive and defensive players in her age group since 10U. Been a national champ at 12U and 10U ASA.

null132--Harlie Vannatter, P/OF... Ohio Lasers Green (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: warrior in the circle who tops out at 60 mph and has super spins with tight control of her pitches: a rise, screw and curve. At Atlanta Legacy went 4-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 25 K's in 18 innings. Ohio State, Indiana, Bowling Green and Akron in the mix.

133--Caliyah Thompson, IF... Corona Angels - Tyson 14U (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: versatile infielder who can play every position, great work ethic who has a very consistent bat. Reportedly has an offer from Tennessee and is checking out the SEC school this month.

134--Kaitlyn Tucker, MIF... Carolina Elite 14 Gold -- Fisher (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: leading hitter from the Elite last year, batted .427 with a .540 on-base percentage (both team highs) and is the daughter of a state champion high school baseball coach so her IQ is very high. Advanced slapper and bunter with UNC Wilmington, Western Carolina and others coming on strong.

135--Ava Justman, P/1B... So Cal 3D -- Hernandez (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: opened up a lot of eyes at PGF Nationals when she struck out 10 batters on the very talented OC Batbusters -- Campbell team that finished 3rd. Some coaches think within a year she'll be top 50 in the class. SEC and Pac-12 schools in pursuit.

136--Savannah Price, MIF/C... Firecrackers -- Roth (Missouri)
Noteworthy: the slender SEC commit is a good hitter with excellent athleticism across the board. Has all the tools including a good glove and arm and runs well.

137--Libbie McMahan, MIF... So Cal Choppers -- Fausett (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: strong all-around player who's equally skilled at short or second base. At 5-foot-9, she's a big power hitter with a good arm in the field and has a strong work ethic. Does what it takes to win.

null138--Hailey Niederkohr, CF/2B... Ohio Lasers Green (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: strong arm defensively, but what makes her great is her quick jumps, great range and ability to lay out to make plays many college players can't. Offensively is a pure lefty high-average gap-to-gap hitter who is ultra-aggressive on the bases. ACC and MAC schools are in the hunt.

139--Keely Glenn, C... Georgia Impact -- Newland (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: one of the best defensive catchers in her class, she's a 5-foot-11 backstop with a bazooka for a right arm. Lives and breathes softball too. Quick hands and feet and hit lasers all over the field this summer. Big 12, Big Ten and SEC schools in the mix.

140--Hallie Bryant, OF/2B... Gainesville Gold (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: outstanding slapper who hits in the 2-spot, she's very fast and steals a ton of bases. Strong arm and plays a great outfield. Family is holding back on recruiting so will probably wait until next year to take visits, but will get a ton of interest in 2017.

141--Emily Silberman, P... PA Strikers (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: watch out for this 5-foot-11 pitcher who's a monster of a presence in the circle and has crazy spins and movement for a young kid. She blows the ball past batters in the 63-65 mph range and will be a dominating force. Already has three regional offers, will get more in the next few months.

null142--Gabi Salo, P... Michigan Finesse (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: a power pitcher who hits 63 mph, she has an exceptional change, curve and riseball and went 5-0 with a 0.57 ERA to led the Finesse 14U team to a Top 10 finish at ASA/USA 14U A Nationals. Big Ten and MAC schools jumping in early.

143--Taryn Lennon, P/UT... So Cal A's -- Briggs (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: two-way player who can hit and throw a deadly change. Great Colorado tourney at the plate and in the circle. Will play 16U with Ken Briggs' team; great story: she had major eye surgery this past year to improve vision in one eye. She had been basically playing with one good eye for years.

144--Kenzi Traylor, P/1B... Huntsville Sparks Elite (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: as a pitcher, she has command of all four of her pitches, hits her spots well and keeps batters off-balance. At the plate she is a smart, aggressive hitter who has a high average and knocks in a lot of runs. Led her high school team to the state tournament as an 8th grader.

145--Isabella Pahulu, SS/3B... California Grapettes (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: Excellent all-around player, she's versatile and can play all the infield positions. Good bat control and speed, she hits in the 2 and 3-holes and batted in the high .500 range this summer. Speed home-to-first is 2.7 seconds.

null146--Bess Adams, P... Birmingham Thunderbolts 02 (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: a flame thrower on the mound, she routinely hits in the mid-60's which is outstanding for a pitcher barely into her freshman year. Some think she'll flirt with 70 mph by the time she gets to college. SEC and ACC schools are after her but watch out for hometown South Alabama.

147--Angelique Devoe, P/LF... OC Batbusters -- Campbell (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: spins the ball so well she makes batters look silly. Able to change speeds and hit her spots, she's not overpowering but gets the job done. When not pitching is a good hitting outfielder.

148--Addie Lightner, P/UT... DeMarini Aces (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: will play for the Aces 16U team this year, she commands the ball at an advanced level and is an East/West pitcher. Best pitch is her change-up which she can throw at any point in the count to any part of the plate. Excellent hitter, she was second on her team in RBI and steals. Interest from Pac-12 and Big Ten schools.

149--Michaela Jones, SS/OF... Birmingham Thunderbolts - Dorsett/Burt (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: plays beyond her years as a pure athlete who is usually the best shortstop and/or centerfielder on the field. Great quickness on defense, she covers the field quickly and has a strong arm. With the bat, she's a consistent 3-hole hitter. Led her team to a 2nd place finish at PGF 14U Platinum Nationals.

null150--Lauren Keleher, OF... Rhode Island Thunder (uncommitted)
Noteworthy: new to the Thunder but a promising leadoff hitter who is as smooth as silk in the outfield. Opened eyes at a tryout when she robbed a home run about to clear an eight-foot fence. Great potential, her ceiling is unlimited and when it's all said and done has the athleticism to be a top 25-caliber player.

*** Coming Wednesday: 2020 Players #'s 151-200
*** Coming Thursday: 2020 Watch List Players