Five California 2027s Ready To Break Out This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the summer travel ball season approaches, California's class of 2027 is poised to make a significant impact on the national softball scene. With competitive leagues in Sacramento and vibrant programs in Southern California, these current sophomores have demonstrated exceptional talent, a strong work ethic, and remarkable versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we highlight five standout players who are ready to break out this summer, showcasing their skills and determination to excel at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":106458,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kait Christensen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Redwood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Sorcerers 16U Gold T/K","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68181ed34a547"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kait Christensen, a catcher from Redwood High School, is one of the most powerful and versatile players in the game. Known for her strength and explosive batting, Christensen led her travel team, the Sorcerers, this past fall with six home runs. She finished the season with a .357 batting average and an OPS of 1.056 in 92 plate appearances. Behind the plate, she is a defensive powerhouse, boasting a pop time of 1.75 seconds and a fielding percentage of .955. She also excels in corner infield positions when needed, showcasing her elite glove work. Off the field, Christensen is a dedicated student-athlete who excels in the classroom. With her relentless work ethic, she is just beginning to unlock her full potential, and she is sure to turn heads this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":106291,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kiera Waggoner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"18","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rio Linda","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"California Breeze","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6818212e95cd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kiera Waggoner is a skilled left-handed pitcher and first baseman from Rio Linda High School. She excels on the field and in the classroom, demonstrating her commitment. She has a 4.5 GPA and is taking honors classes. Waggoner recorded 16 wins and a .397 batting average in high school, proving to be a reliable player. Coaches named her to the GEL All-League second team, and the Sacramento Bee named her to the 2024 All-Metro Freshman Team. Waggoner is known for her discipline and determination, putting in extra hours with her agility coach and enhancing her pitching skills outside of team practices. Her unwavering commitment to improvement is what truly sets her apart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":106459,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alisa Fair","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"28","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rosary Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Beverly Bandits","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a2fc37330d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alisa Fair is an outfielder for the 12th-ranked Rosary Academy, enjoying a breakout season with her speed, versatility, and power. As a dynamic left-handed hitter and right-handed outfielder, Fair is a true triple threat at the plate who is capable of slapping, bunting, and driving the ball with power to all areas of the field. She is an aggressive baserunner, with a time of under 2.7 seconds from home to first base. In the outfield, she confidently covers all positions with a fearless presence. Off the field, Fair excels academically with a 4.25 GPA in all honors courses and actively gives back by volunteering with the Assisteens League. Fair's dedication, faith, and strong work ethic make her a standout teammate and leader with a promising future ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":106460,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Taylor Sansaver","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"28","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tracy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"LTG Lions","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a4555c791d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor Sansaver is an outfielder from Tracy High School who is truly a game-changer. She boasts an impressive batting average of .522, with 17 doubles and 2 home runs, making her a standout player at the plate. Her blazing speed of 2.65 seconds from home to first base makes her a nightmare for opposing defenses. Additionally, Sansaver's elite athleticism and range significantly enhance her performance in the outfield, and she possesses a strong, accurate arm. Her dynamic play and high energy have attracted the attention of several Power 4 programs, and it's easy to understand why. Off the field, Sansaver shows the same drive, as she excels academically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":106461,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Payton Prior","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"19","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rocklin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"LTG Lions","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a4555c7ae1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payton Prior has been a dominant pitcher this season in one of Sacramento's toughest leagues, achieving impressive statistics. As of the time of this writing, she boasts a record of 16 wins and 1 loss, having pitched 133 innings and recorded 172 strikeouts. Her ERA is 1.42, with a WHIP of 1.02 and opponents batting .188. Equipped with a five-pitch arsenal, she effectively mixes her pitches, keeping batters guessing on what's coming. Prior has made a significant impact offensively, hitting .444 and performing well on both sides of the plate. Her commitment to strength training and ongoing development indicates that she is ready to continue her success into the summer season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->