Top Slappers Creating Chaos This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speed. Precision. Pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This summer, some of the top slappers in the game are showcasing their skills and causing chaos on the field. Whether it's executing a bunt, outrunning an infield slap, or stepping into their power and swinging away, these athletes are disrupting defenses with their speed and finding opportunities to get on base.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights six top slappers who are making waves this summer with their speed, strategy, and nonstop pressure at the plate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98043"],"_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":117266,"_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-687fd87727052"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kierstyn Ray, known as "KRay," is a high-energy center fielder and versatile triple threat who finds ways to get on base and make plays. Whether she is laying down a bunt, slapping the ball, or swinging away, she's a tough out at the plate. Defensively, Ray displays relentless hustle, diving for balls and covering ground with ease. With a .420 batting average and a .458 on-base percentage this summer, she has been a spark for her team at the plate and in the field. Not only does she leave it all out on the field when she plays, but Ray also constantly encourages her teammates.</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":117261,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"London Gomes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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":"30","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jupiter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"SoCal Athletics","_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-687fd87727121"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">London Gomes, a graduate in the class of 2026, is the kind of player who every coach dreams of having on her team. She is intelligent, selfless, and consistently dependable. As a middle infielder and slapper with elite speed, she boasts an impressive home-to-first time of 2.7 seconds. This allows her to challenge opposing defenses and makes her a reliable hitter in the lineup. Competing in some of the top tournaments this summer, she hit .560 in Kansas City and .500 at the Champions Cup. With almost a perfect fielding percentage throughout the summer, she continues to showcase her remarkable fielding abilities. Off the field, she has a 3.87 GPA and hopes to one day become a doctor. Known for her high softball IQ, she is a great teammate who is humble, coachable, and always focused.</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":117271,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mia Ennis","_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":"5'1u0022","_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":"Metairie Park Country Day","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Louisiana Voodoo Barksdale","_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-687fd877271ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mia Ennis is a 2028 graduate who continues to prove she is a top-ranked outfielder in her class. Ennis, a rising sophomore with the Louisiana Voodoo in the 18U division, consistently applies pressure on older opponents. Ennis is a member of the 15U USA Softball team and a current All-World selection. She effectively utilizes her speed to pressure the defense with well-placed bunts and uses the ground to her advantage during her slaps. She recorded a batting average of .421 with the 15U USA team, securing hits in all but one game. Ennis is a smart player who demonstrates maturity beyond her years as she reads the field, always knowing the right situational decisions to make at the plate, while allowing her speed to do the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["117353"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687fd87727268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peyton Stokes is a 2027 triple threat who excels at getting on base. She is proficient at slapping, hitting away, and bunting, and has a knack for reading defenses. With strong hands and sharp instincts, she keeps opponents guessing. Stokes combines power and precision from the left side, making it difficult for defenses to know how to play her. Recently, she competed in the Colorado International Challenge with Team Japan 18U, where she achieved a batting average of .462. Defensively, you may find Stokes playing in the middle infield or in right field, showing athleticism and the ability to track balls down and cover significant ground. Her versatility, game awareness, and relentless energy make her a competitor and someone you want on your team.</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":117264,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kynlee Howell ","_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":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"22","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Floyd Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Fusion 16U Premier Clark","_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-688058257aa27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kynlee Howell is a skilled slapper and an outstanding student-athlete from Floyd Central High School. As she begins her sophomore year, she boasts an impressive 4.3 GPA and a strong work ethic. Howell plays second base and outfield for the Fusion 16U Premier Clark team, demonstrating her advanced softball IQ and relentless dedication to the game. With a contact percentage of 94.44% and a .400 batting average with runners in scoring position, she excels at advancing runners and applying pressure to defenses. Trusted in crucial moments, Kynlee Howell demonstrates commitment to improvement and leads her team by example.</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":117155,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Eliana Hill","_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":"28","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Padua Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Stars National Parson 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-68810ac186088"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eliana Hill is an energetic leadoff slapper who sets the tone for her team early in the game. This summer, she has an impressive batting average of .480 and an on-base percentage of .530, having tallied 36 hits and scored 35 runs. Hill effectively uses the ground for her slaps, allowing her to leverage her speed to beat out any fielding attempts. Additionally, her speed has made her successful in stealing bases, achieving a record of 30 stolen bases out of 33 attempts. Hill continues to showcase her speed in the outfield as well. Her defensive skills are equally impressive, with her ability to cover significant ground in the outfield and demonstrate a strong arm. Off the field, Hill is a focused student-athlete at Padua Academy. Eliana Hill consistently brings energy, reliability, and leadership to everything she does, both on and off the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->