Five Pitchers On The Verge Of A Velocity Jump

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Velocity doesn't happen by accident. It's built through sweat, strength, and repetition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Across the country, several youth softball pitchers are putting in the kind of work that doesn't always show up on stat sheets yet, but soon will. From weight room warriors to multi-sport athletes and comeback stories, these five arms are right on the edge of a breakthrough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it's because of their training habits, recent gains, or sheer potential, all signs for the five pitchers below point to a jump in velocity coming soon.</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":108007,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isabella Smith","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"D1vision 16u Platinum ","_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-683fa9c764cbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabella Smith is the kind of pitcher you bet on, not just because of where she is now, but because of how relentlessly she works to get to where she's going. She recently hit a personal record of 65 mph, and it's clear she's on the verge of a major velocity jump. What separates Smith from the pack isn't just raw talent, but it's the way she attacks her development. She's constantly working, whether it's on the field, in the gym, or in between bullpens. Her training includes intense speed drills, a consistent weighted ball routine, and a focus on using her full body to generate power. Combine that with a serious commitment to strength training and you've got a pitcher on the rise. Don't be surprised if Smith adds a few more ticks to the radar gun this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["103110"],"_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":108032,"_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-683fa9c764d65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 4A state champion, Sophia Schlader is already making noise in the circle, but her ceiling is even higher. With her athleticism, drive, and training habits, she's a clear candidate for a major velocity jump in the near future. Schlader trains year-round, taking private pitching lessons to refine her mechanics and build strength. Her explosive movement and fast-twitch ability are evident not just in the circle, but across multiple sports. She's a standout in basketball and competes in both throwing and running events in track and field, proving she's as versatile as she is powerful. Her natural athleticism, paired with consistent reps and time in the circle, makes her development curve steep. As she continues to grow and mature physically, expect her to tack on even more velocity.</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":108030,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Audrey Seiler","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"Tecumseh","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Lady Dukes Lamar 18U National","_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-683fa9c764e58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Audrey Seiler is the definition of disciplined development. Known for her relentless work ethic, Seiler spends countless hours in the weight room, constantly building the strength and explosiveness needed to take her game to the next level. Every rep and every session has a purpose, whether she's refining her mechanics or pushing herself physically in the offseason. She's not just going through the motions. Seiler trains with intent and is always focused on the long-term goal of becoming an elite-level pitcher. Her strength gains are already translating into more power in the circle, and with the foundation she's built, a velocity jump feels imminent.</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":108010,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sydney Gonglik","_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":"Bentworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Outlaws 09 National Leggins","_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-683fa9c764f58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sydney Gonglik already brings the heat, and she's a proven flamethrower who has touched the upper 60s, even while working her way back from injury. Recently clocked at 69 mph during warmups, Gonglik is showing signs that she's not only returning to form, but she's also gearing up for something even bigger. Her ability to maintain that kind of velocity post-injury speaks volumes about her raw talent and potential. As she continues to heal and rebuild, there's every reason to believe she'll not only regain her full strength, but even surpass it. Gonglik's mechanics are solid, her arm whip is explosive, and her drive to get back to 100% is unmatched. With her work ethic and natural ability, Sydney Gonglik is poised for a major velocity jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["103003"],"_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":108033,"_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-683fa9c764fdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top freshmen in the 2028 class, McKenna Seiler is already turning heads with an in-game personal best of 64 mph, and all signs point to that number climbing soon. With a mature approach to training and an elite development plan for her age, Seiler is well on her way to a breakout velocity jump. She takes private pitching lessons to stay sharp mechanically, but it's her commitment off the field that's just as impressive. McKenna attacks the offseason with intent, focusing on muscle-building workouts, explosive movement training, and targeted plyometrics designed to boost power and speed. Her combination of work ethic, athleticism, and competitive experience sets her apart in a loaded 2028 class. With her current trajectory, don't be surprised when Seiler starts pushing even higher numbers on the gun sooner than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->