Who We’re Watching For The Next 2027 Ranking Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our <a href="https://prepsoftball.com/national/player-rankings/2027-national-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2027 Top 100 ranking officially live on PrepSoftball.com</a>, we look ahead to the next time our ranking will be updated in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While some players have already made their marks in ways that earned them spots on our initial list, others will certainly emerge between now and the fall season with standout performances, steady development, and undeniable potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some rising 2027 softball players who we'll be keeping a close eye on between now and then.</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":107605,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madelyn Vogan","_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":"null","_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":"Sharon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Ohio Outlaws 08 Vogan","_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-6838a4f9173d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madelyn Vogan is a standout class of 2027 pitcher from Sharon High School. She leads both her high school varsity team and the Ohio Outlaws 16U Vogan squad with a commanding presence in the circle and at the plate. Vogan boasts a career ERA of 0.79, with 498 strikeouts over 239 innings pitched, and has recorded seven no-hitters. Her offensive abilities are equally impressive, with a .614 average, 29 home runs, and an OPS of 2.039 in two varsity seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["103624"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":107609,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6838a7989ede8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaylee Hodges is a standout right-handed pitcher and first baseman from Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, Virginia, graduating in 2027. Standing at 5'9", she is a key player for both her high school varsity team and the Team NC Bowman squad. Hodges boasts a 4.5 GPA and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, Beta Club, DECA, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Known for her mental toughness, leadership, and team-first mentality, Hodges contributes both as a pitcher and a hitter. With a combination of academic excellence, athletic prowess, and leadership qualities, she is a top collegiate prospect to watch in the coming months and years.</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":107615,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Katelynn Mathews","_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":"null","_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":"Fullerton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Explosion Kim/Adame Black 16U","_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-6838a99c39a23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katelynn Mathews is a dynamic two-way 2027 player from Fullerton High School, excelling as both a pitcher and second baseman. She plays travel ball for Explosion Kim/Adame Black 16U, showcasing her skills at an elite level. Mathews earned several accolades for her performance this high school softball season, including League Pitcher of the Year and Team MVP honors. She was also named to the Michelle Carew Classic All-Tournament Team, highlighting her impact for one of California's premier high school softball teams.</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":107619,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nia Melendez","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sierra Canyon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"USA Athletics 2026 RML","_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-6838ac35b6c4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nia Melendez is a standout 2027 corner infielder known for her elite power and leadership on the field. A right-handed hitter and thrower, she plays third and first base for USA Athletics 2026 RML and attends Sierra Canyon School in California, where she maintains a 4.3 GPA. Melendez has made a significant impact on the international softball stage, earning a silver medal with the U15 Puerto Rico National Team and being named to the All-World Team. Expect Melendez to be a sought-after prospect come September 1.</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":107624,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emma Reynolds","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"23","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Queen Creek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"AZ Rising GNR 18U","_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-6838ade821555"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma Reynolds is a 2027 standout from Queen Creek High School in Arizona, excelling both academically and athletically. Maintaining a 4.0 GPA, she demonstrates a strong commitment to her studies. On the field, Reynolds plays shortstop for her Queen Creek squad and the Arizona Rising 18U-GNR travel team. During the 2025 high school softball season, Reynolds achieved a .519 batting average, a .619 on-base percentage, and scored 52 runs as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->