Top 2030 Prospects To Watch In New Jersey

The class of 2030 is filled with a ton of talent in the state of New Jersey. These girls are full of speed and agility, and have power in their bats, with a passion for the game. They are fast-rising young stars who make a major impact on any lineup they're in.   With early flashes of greatness and standout performances across the state, this class is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years. Here are the players in the 2030 class putting New Jersey softball on notice.    Ready to take on the next level, [player_tooltip player_id='146508' first='Ella' last='Giambrone'] continues to prove she has what it takes. A true commander behind the plate, she leads her team with confidence and a relentless drive to win. Giambrone closed her fall season on a high note, batting .540 in 122 plate appearances with a .566 OBP, 1.362 OPS, and .796 SLG. She collected 61 hits—including 41 singles, 13 doubles, five triples, and two home runs—and produced 52 RBIs, 21 runs, and eight walks. Her disciplined approach and consistent hard contact are backed by an exit velocity up to 74 mph, keeping defenses on their toes every time she steps in the box. Behind the plate, she is equally dominant, posting a .977 fielding percentage with only four errors on 176 total chances.     Young and rising star Khloe Rich is quickly showing the softball world what she's capable of. The Mystics catcher brings determination and focus to every rep she takes in both games and practices alike. Rich capped off her fall season on a strong note, posting a .500 batting average, .583 OBP, 1.083 OPS, and .500 SLG, collecting five hits (all singles) with two RBIs and two walks. While the sample size is small, Rich shines in the details that separate good players from elite ones. She uses the entire field at the plate, consistently driving the ball up the middle and producing a line-drive rate just above 55%. Behind the dish, her leadership is just as impressive. Rich recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, converting 14 total chances without an error across 17 innings. Khloe Rich is a catcher with serious potential and a future in softball worth following.     Named one of the top players by the AGL at one of her most recent tournaments, Avery Haughney is firmly establishing herself as one of the top players in her class. With a team-first mentality and a relentless, go-getter attitude, Haughney continues to show exactly what she brings to the table. She posted a .467 batting average, .500 OBP, 1.633 OPS, and 1.113 SLG, collecting seven hits—one single, two doubles, and an impressive four triples—along with eight RBIs, six runs, and one walk. Her bat shows up game after game, powered by an elite ability to track the ball out of the pitcher's hand. She anticipates pitches rather than guessing, giving her a consistent edge in the box. Defensively, Haughney's glove shows the same intensity. She recorded an .889 fielding percentage on nine total chances with just one error, staying locked in on every pitch and every play. Avery Haughney is a rising talent with impact written all over her game, and she's only just getting started.     With fire in her game and ice in her veins, [player_tooltip player_id='151444' first='Reese' last='Slavitt'] knows exactly what it takes to get the job done. A driving force for her Stars squad, she helped lead the team to an impressive 28-3 fall record. Slavitt left no stone unturned in her most recent tournament, producing five RBIs, two doubles, and going 4-for-8 at the plate, while adding five putouts on defense. Her full fall campaign was just as strong. She finished 27-for-64, posting a .422 batting average, .703 slugging percentage, eight doubles, five triples, 29 RBIs, 28 runs, and six stolen bases. Reese not only puts the ball in play, but she also turns contact into pressure, with her speed becoming a constant threat on the bases. Whether her team is ahead or fighting from behind, Slavitt was at the heart of countless comeback wins for the Stars. With so much still ahead of her, this young New Jersey standout is just getting started.     A prospect quickly rising in the ranks, Sophia DeNapoli is a name you don't want to count out. A beast behind the plate, she carries a relentless work ethic that never fades, no matter the moment. Whether it's in games, practices, or on her own time, Sophia is constantly refining her craft and chasing the next level of her game. Her summer numbers speak for themselves. DeNapoli posted a .434 batting average, .497 OBP, and .741 SLG, collecting 62 hits—including 35 singles, 17 doubles, three triples, and seven home runs—along with 38 RBIs from the leadoff spot. Her ability to produce at the top of the lineup shows her maturity at the plate and her consistent approach to every at-bat.

The class of 2030 is filled with a ton of talent in the state of New Jersey. These girls are full of speed and agility, and have power in their bats, with a passion for the game. They are fast-rising young stars who make a major impact on any lineup they're in.