Top 2030 Prospects To Watch In West Virginia

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2030 is beginning to take shape across the state of West Virginia, as these young athletes prepare to take the next steps in their playing journey. From powerful bats to developing arms in the circle, this group continues to display strong fundamentals, competitiveness, and a clear commitment to improvement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their willingness to put in work off the field is what separates them from others at this level. As competition increases, many of these athletes are beginning to draw attention from scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following players represent some of the top emerging talent in West Virginia's class of 2030 and are names to watch as the spring season approaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147167"],"_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":154984,"_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-694ae29bc9f15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With passion in her veins and a fire for the game, [player_tooltip player_id='147167' first='Devyn' last='Adkins'] consistently stands out on and off the field. Known for her humility and team-first approach, she balances academics, athletics, and leadership skills, always finding ways to invest in her teammates. At the plate, Adkins made solid contact throughout the fall season, driving the ball with authority and turning heads with her ability to find gaps in the outfield. Opponents quickly noticed the power and consistency in her swing. Defensively, she is equally impressive, as her arm is a cannon, producing accurate, quick throws across the diamond, and she makes smooth plays look routine. Her effort never wavers, whether she is diving for balls, getting dirty in the infield, or tracking down challenging fly balls. It is Adkins' combination of skill, work ethic, and mindset that draws attention from coaches and scouts alike. As the new season approaches, she is a two-way player to watch, with the potential to make a major impact on any team she plays for.</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":152736,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aubrielle Whitt ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_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":"Greater Beckley Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Top Prospects WV 14U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-694c52641ffd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrielle Whitt is rapidly becoming a well-recognized name in the circle, with her stock continuing to rise at the 14U level. Known for her advanced command and increasing velocity, Whitt has already shown the ability to dominate against high-level competition. Recently, she clocked her fastball at 64 mph, generating 1,383 RPMs, along with 8 inches of vertical movement and 12 inches of horizontal break, which are metrics that reflect both power and efficiency in her pitch design. Her velocity has increased by two miles per hour since her 7th-grade season, highlighting her continued physical development. Offensively, Whitt proved to be a complete threat, batting .628 with a .714 on-base percentage. She totaled 27 hits, including eight doubles, one triple, and two home runs, driving in 27 RBIs while scoring 28 runs and stealing nine bases. In the circle, she posted a 1.40 ERA across 56.2 innings, earning eight wins while allowing just 23 hits. She struck out 123 batters, walked only 21, and held opponents to a .177 batting average. With a strong mindset and an elite drive to improve, Whitt is a rising prospect who is gaining attention across the region.</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":152739,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Avery Sommers","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_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":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Greater Beckley Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Top Prospects WV 14U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-694c76c13d12c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery Sommers is making a name for herself as one of West Virginia's rising talents, putting up standout numbers on both sides of the ball. In the circle, she combines velocity, spin, and control to keep hitters off balance. Sommers' fastball clocks in at 59 mph with 757 RPMs, featuring -11 inches of vertical movement and -4 inches of horizontal movement. Since her 7th-grade season, her velocity has increased by 2 mph, reflecting both her physical development and technical growth. She finished last season with a 3.50 ERA across 15.2 innings, striking out 21 batters while allowing just 4 walks and 8 earned runs, with opponents' batting .258 against her. At the plate, Sommers is equally impactful. She hit .559 with a .698 on-base percentage, recording 19 hits, including 5 doubles and 3 triples, 6 RBIs, 29 runs, 15 walks, and 22 stolen bases. With a relentless competitive drive and commitment to improving her game, Sommers is a rising star, poised to make an even bigger impact in the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->