2030 Middle Infielders With Elite Glove Work

The 2030 class is loaded with middle infielders who can really do some damage with their gloves. This group stands out for their glove work, quick first steps, and ability to make plays all over the dirt. They move well, stay under control, and consistently make the routine plays while flashing the ability to take away hits up the middle.   Below, Prep Softball highlights five middle infielders from the high school graduating class of 2030 who are elite with their gloves.    Emerie Loera is an elite middle infielder who can also handle the hot corner without missing a beat. She has a high softball IQ, reads the game well, makes plays on the move, and effectively shuts down the short game. Loera has a strong arm, quick hands turning two, and the kind of athleticism that makes tough plays look routine. She plays fast yet under control, and the ball always seems to find her on the field. At the plate, she brings real power and doesn't shy away from big moments. Loera's a tough out and a bat you trust when the game is on the line. Emerie Loera is a noticeable difference-maker on both sides of the ball.     Charlotte Schrand is a top middle infielder in the 2030 class and plays with Mojo West. She looks the part of a true middle infielder with the defensive tools coaches value. These tools include range, clean hands, and strong game awareness. She moves well and consistently makes plays up the middle. She shows the kind of glove work that projects at a high level. Offensively, Schrand is starting to show real power too, crushing two home runs in her first school ball game and proving she can impact both sides of the game. Charlotte Schrand is a middle infielder to keep an eye on as she enters the summer season and continues showcasing elite skills both offensively and defensively.     Savannah Steele is a 2030 prospect out of Utah who can really handle shortstop. She moves well up the middle, plays under control, and makes the routine plays look easy, while also showing she can go get tougher balls. Steele is capable of playing third base effectively and excels there. Her defense is steady, backed by a .911 fielding percentage. She has a good feel for the game and adjusts well on both sides. Offensively, she's a top-of-the-lineup slapper with speed and some power, hitting .504. She drives balls into the gaps, puts pressure on defenses, and can also move over to third base when needed. Savannah Steele is a player you can count on at shortstop to lead her team and continue making an impact on the game.     Kaylie Kazmann is a lefty middle infielder, which is something you don't see often, but she makes it work. She puts in the work every day and plays with confidence up the middle. Her reads off the bat are quick, and her hands are fast. Her footwork allows her to stay under control on the field and make plays consistently. Kazmann moves well, keeps things simple, and shows a good feel for the game defensively. At the plate, she's a strong lefty who consistently finds ways to get on base and create opportunities for her team to score. Kaylie Kazmann is consistent, competes, and plays with confidence up the middle.     Adele Erickson is a 2030 middle infielder for LV Rising Thomason 14U who stands out defensively on the field. She plays with advanced instincts, reads the game well, and consistently makes plays beyond her age. Her glove is steady, backed by a .975 fielding percentage and involvement in six double plays this season. Not only does Erickson turn double plays with confidence, but she also makes them look routine. Her hands are quick, her footwork is clean, and she moves well up the middle. She's a steady presence who you can trust with the game on the line. Adele Erickson is a middle infielder to watch this summer as she continues to develop her skills and stand out.

The 2030 class is loaded with middle infielders who can really do some damage with their gloves. This group stands out for their glove work, quick first steps, and ability to make plays all over the dirt. They move well, stay under control, and consistently make the routine plays while flashing the ability to take away hits up the middle.