Five 2029s Who Are Trending Up Right Now

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into the heart of the summer travel ball season, there are several youth softball players throughout the country who are trending up and to the right in their recruiting processes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five players from the high school graduating class of 2029 who are doing just that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["155366"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a22ecca86601"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julia Brady, a 2029 standout from Kingwood, Texas, is certainly a player to watch at the moment. The third baseman and outfielder competes for Kingwood High School and Hotshots Premier 2K11 Davis on the travel ball circuit, and possesses a 66 mph throwing velocity and a 72 mph hitting velocity. Carrying a 5.20 GPA, Brady is also a tremendously high-performing student in the classroom. Bringing both softball and school smarts to the field, Brady is the complete package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146169"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a22ecca86690"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emily Belisle is a top 2029 prospect from Oregon in the 2029 class. Attending Sunset High School and playing on the club softball circuit with Washington Ladyhawks Gonzalez, Belisle stands out both on offense and defense. The right-handed pitcher and first baseman recovers quickly from mistakes in the circle and consistently controls the zone with her speed and spin on the ball. She can also hit for power and demonstrates strong leadership qualities on the diamond, making her a recruit college coaches will certainly want to watch this summer and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145994"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a22ecca866f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manamea Laban is an up-and-coming outfielder and right-handed hitter in the 2029 class from Puyallup, Washington. Playing school ball for Graham-Kapowsin High School and club ball for Ai Bandits Breer 14U, Laban has already been tested on the diamond at a high level and has passed every test to date. She has also already received mail from Division 1 programs, making her a recruit who top college coaches are already circling on their lists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145975"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a22ecca86769"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hailing from Iowa, Jordyn Iversen is a tough right-handed pitcher and first baseman in the 2029 class. Also playing the corner infield positions at third and first base, Iversen brings versatility to the field for her SE IA All-Stars 16U Gold club team and Independence High School squad. With high school softball taking place in Iowa in the summer, Iversen is in the thick of her season these days and is dominating in the circle as an underclassman. Also a standout track athlete, we expect Iversen to continue to develop her skill set in the coming months and years of her recruiting journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145725"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a22ecca867c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gracelyn Smith is a talented catcher and outfielder from Indiana in the class of 2029. Smith, who plays school ball for Center Grove High School and club ball for Indiana Gators Premier Pierini 16U, has already faced a significant amount of high-level competition in her playing career to date. She has also attended college camps and clinics, showing both her dedication to improvement and strong interest in someday playing at the collegiate level. A player with a solid frame and lots of strength, Smith is someone we fully expect to continue to develop her skills and become a prospect who receives plenty of attention from college coaches going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->