Five Players One Big Weekend Away From Blowing Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every summer, numerous softball players showcase their potential to someday achieve something significant. This article highlights five athletes who have consistently worked hard, showcased their impressive potential, and are ready to continue to shine when given the opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it's their power at the plate, confidence on the field, or overall athleticism, these five players are on the verge of a breakthrough, and college coaches should be paying close attention.</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":117161,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jessie Sosa","_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":"5'4u0022","_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":"Upland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"SoCal Athletics - Marinakis ","_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-6877f23520966"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jessie Sosa is a standout two-way player in the 2027 class, both offensively and defensively. During her performances at the Kansas City and Champions Cup events, she recorded 16 hits, including four doubles, and achieved an impressive on-base percentage of over .600. This shows her strong discipline and deeper understanding of her power at the plate. While she possesses significant power, she is also focusing on line drives and hits in the gaps. In the pitching circle, she excelled by completing 31 innings and achieving a combined ERA of 1.55, allowing only five walks and recording 13 strikeouts. Sosa is recognized for her strong work ethic, pitching four times a week and showcasing an impressive curveball and changeup. Off the field, she stays focused on her academics as well, maintaining a 3.5 GPA. Continue to monitor Sosa in her last few tournaments 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":117162,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kendall Mayo","_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":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Loganville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Vipers Gold 09 Crenshaw","_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-6878004e384e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kendall Mayo is a catcher and outfielder from the class of 2027 who lets her performance speak for itself. Known for her quiet leadership, she maintains a strong presence both behind and at the plate. Mayo consistently excels against top-tier competition. During the P5 Patriot Games in Colorado, she achieved a batting average of .471, hitting one home run and collecting seven RBIs. She followed that with a .368 average at the Colorado IDT, where she earned a spot in the All-Star Game as well. Currently, she is concentrating on refining her pitch selection, which demonstrates her commitment to improving the details of her already well-rounded game. Mayo's consistent growth throughout each tournament this summer and ability to showcase her skills in key moments make her an athlete to continue to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99063"],"_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":117163,"_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-6878004e385bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mackenzi Bradley is a passionate athlete who demonstrates heart, hustle, and leadership both on and off the field. As she begins her senior year at White Knoll, she continues to thrive as a catcher, showcasing an impressive fielding percentage and a remarkable 1.4-second pop time. Offensively, she boasts a batting average of .362 and an on-base percentage of .403, consistently contributing to her team's successes this summer. Beyond her statistics, Bradley is the kind of teammate every program dreams of. She is vocal, supportive, and always leading by example. Bradley is an uncommitted 2026 athlete whose passion for the game is contagious and evident in her play. Coaches need to take a closer look at her as she continues to show out.</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":117164,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"MaLeah Sawyers ","_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":"5'4u0022","_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":"South Kitsap","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"WA Ladyhawks 16U Wicker ","_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-6878020ade276"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MaLeah Sawyers is an outstanding player from the class of 2027 who demonstrates versatility and impact on the field. She excels in both middle infield and all outfield positions, showcasing exceptional defensive skills with only one error made in 41 chances. Offensively, she boasts an impressive batting average of .360 and a .463 on-base percentage, showcasing her power-hitting ability with three home runs against top national-level 16U pitching. Additionally, she is a smart and aggressive baserunner, successfully stealing every base she recently attempted to, going 8-for-8. Sawyers is not only a successful player, but she is also a selfless teammate who uplifts those around her. Though she may not receive the recognition, her talent is undeniable.</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":117165,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Addison Raphael ","_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":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"27","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mission Vista","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Breakers Labs Keusch/Guzman","_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-6879232c03fec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison Raphael is a dynamic center fielder from Mission Vista High School who continues to elevate her game. Known for her speed and elite defensive skills, she has been a force in the outfield all summer. Raphael shuts down extra-base hits and sets the tone for her team's defense with her strong arm. She has also made an impact at the plate with a batting average of .375 and a 1.224 OPS, along with two home runs in her last six Power Pool Games, showcasing emerging power. She not only stepped up during the Power Pool, but also at the T25 in Georgia, proving she can perform in high-pressure situations and excel on the field. Raphael is finishing the summer strong and will continue to impress with her confidence and natural instincts in the outfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->