2028 Pitchers Stealing The Spotlight This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Across the country, 2028 pitchers are proving that the future of the game is in good hands. This fall has been filled with standout performances and young arms stepping up when it matters most. These athletes are showing maturity, command, and confidence well beyond their years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights some pitchers from the class of 2028 who have truly stolen the spotlight this fall season.</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":145498,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madynn Dunham ","_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":"Crete ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Select Fastpitch-Reliford 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-68fa51036296b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madynn Dunham has been a two-way force this fall, commanding the circle and the batter's box with equal dominance. She finished the season with a 26-8 record and a 2.01 ERA, striking out 191 batters across 163.2 innings pitched. Her ability to stay composed in tight situations and deliver big outs has made her one of the most reliable arms in the 2028 class. Offensively, she's been just as electric, posting a .525 batting average and setting a new school record with 21 home runs, surpassing the previous mark of 17. Her power, poise, and presence have made her the ultimate competitor—one who not only leads by example, but also fuels her team's energy every time she takes the field.</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":144821,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maisey McCarty","_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":"Lincoln Southwest","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"ROI Midwest 16U Kessler","_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-68fa510362a0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maisey McCarty has proven to be one of the most dominant arms in the 2028 class, playing a key role in helping her team capture the 2025 Class A state championship. With a 1.13 ERA through 142.1 innings pitched, she consistently limited opposing lineups, holding hitters to a .174 average. Her mix of velocity and spin makes her a tough matchup, but it's her ability to hit her spots and stay efficient deep into games that sets her apart. Offensively, she's also been a contributor at the plate with a .420 batting average, showing that her athletic impact extends far beyond the circle. McCarty's poise, precision, and competitive drive make her a standout performer every time she steps on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145174"],"_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":146589,"_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-68fa510362a88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kate Kennedy has been nearly unstoppable this fall, leading her team to a state tournament appearance with dominant performances in the circle. Posting a 23-2 record and a 1.90 ERA in 136.2 innings, she has consistently silenced opposing hitters, striking out an impressive 233, while holding them to just a .163 average. Her ability to command the zone and change speeds keeps lineups off balance, and her competitive edge shines brightest in high-pressure games. Kennedy's season has been defined by consistency and control, proving she's one of the most reliable and dynamic pitchers in her class.</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":145500,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ella Tinsman","_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":"Hastings","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Nebraska Gold ","_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-68fa510362b0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella Tinsman has been a dominant force this fall, leading her team to the state tournament behind a remarkable mix of power and precision in the circle. With a 0.86 ERA in 97.2 innings pitched, she struck out 236 batters, while holding opponents to a minuscule .091 average. Her presence in the circle is commanding, often overwhelming hitters with her sharp movement and ability to attack every part of the zone. At the plate, she's just as steady, hitting .400 and providing key offensive production when her team needs it most. Tinsman's all-around game, from her strikeout dominance to her timely hitting, makes her one of the brightest rising stars in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["144500"],"_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":144407,"_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-68fa510362b55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paelyn Clark has emerged as one of Oklahoma's top young arms, being named the 2A-3 All District Player of the Year. A true competitor, she excels not only at softball, but also on the basketball court, showcasing her versatility and athleticism. In the circle, Clark posted a 1.99 ERA with 138 strikeouts, consistently keeping her team in a position to win. One of her season highlights came in a dominant performance against Cheyenne-Reydon, when she threw a perfect game and added a two-run home run to seal the victory for her team. Her mix of grit, power, and poise makes her a standout among 2028 pitchers and a name to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105205"],"_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":104961,"_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-68fa510362b95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">also does Wrestling &amp; Track </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='105205' first='Graclyn' last='Simmons'] delivered a standout season, guiding her team to a state championship in a thrilling 4-3 win over No. 2 Beatrice. In that title game, she struck out 10 batters, helping No. 1 Northwest capture its third Class B crown in four years. Over the course of the season, Simmons posted a 2.13 ERA in 124.2 innings, collecting 193 strikeouts, while also showcasing impressive endurance and command. Her ability to rise to the occasion in big moments has set her apart, and she continues to refine her craft by attending college softball camps to sharpen her skills. Simmons' balance of composure, competitiveness, and leadership makes her one of the most promising arms in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->