Summer Ball Stock Watch: 2028s Excelling On The Field

The 2028 class continues to impress this summer as players make the most of every opportunity against top competition. Here are some athletes whose standout performances have elevated their stock and made them names to watch moving forward.    Addison Hawks continues to raise her stock as one of the premier two-way players in the 2028 class. At the P5 Patriot Games, the standout hitter put together an outstanding offensive performance, batting .636 with a 1.182 slugging percentage, driving in eight runs, and blasting two home runs. Her power has been on display throughout the summer after also leaving the yard at Scenic City Top 25, proving she can change a game with one swing. In the circle, Hawks has been equally impressive. During competition in Kansas City, she threw 20.2 innings, recording 21 strikeouts while posting a 2.371 ERA and 1.113 WHIP. With the ability to dominate as both a pitcher and hitter against top competition, Hawks is quickly establishing herself as one of the most complete players in the 2028 class.     Tinley Goodson has put together an outstanding summer, showcasing both her offensive production and defensive versatility against top competition. At the P5 Patriot Games, she was a force at the plate, going 8-for-14 with five singles, one double, and two home runs while driving in 11 runs. Her ability to consistently produce quality at bats and deliver in run-producing situations made her one of the event's top performers. Earlier at Scenic City Top 25, Goodson demonstrated her value on both sides of the ball by playing second base, shortstop, and third base without committing an error for a perfect fielding percentage. She also hit a three-run home run, finished with four RBIs, and did not strike out once, highlighting her combination of power, contact skills, and defensive reliability that continues to elevate her stock in the 2028 class.     In the spring, Ivee Rastatter helped lead her high school team to an undefeated, back-to-back state championship. She finished her high school season with an incredible 285 strikeouts in the circle and 15 home runs at the plate, showcasing the rare ability to dominate every aspect of the game. This summer, Rastatter helped lead her travel ball team to the Top Gun Maverick championship with a 10-1 record over 11 games. She batted .500 with eight home runs, including a grand slam, drove in 23 runs, and posted a 1.433 slugging percentage. In the circle, she threw 26 innings, recorded 34 strikeouts, and held opposing hitters to a .194 batting average, continuing to prove she is one of the nation's most impactful players in the 2028 class.     After breaking her high school's single-season home run record this spring, Addison Davis has continued her power surge throughout the summer against elite travel ball competition. At the Scenic City Showcase, she put together a remarkable performance, batting .684 with a 2.229 OPS, launching four home runs, and driving in 16 runs to establish herself as one of the most dangerous hitters in the 2028 class. Davis carried that momentum into the Death Valley Invitational, where she batted .636 with a 1.273 slugging percentage, hit both a grand slam and another home run, and finished with 11 RBIs. Her ability to consistently produce extra-base hits and drive in runs has made her one of the hottest offensive performers of the summer.     After helping lead her high school team to a state championship, Savannah Frisbee has continued to establish herself as one of the rising pitchers in the 2028 class. She finished the high school season with 227 strikeouts and reached a personal best of 72.6 mph in April, showcasing both her continued development and elite velocity. Her arsenal includes a screwball, curveball, off-speed curve, rise ball, and changeup, giving hitters multiple looks and making her a difficult matchup. Frisbee has carried that success into the summer, throwing 18 innings across two June tournaments while recording 24 strikeouts. With a proven ability to miss bats, a deep pitch mix, and championship experience, she continues to build momentum as one of the top young arms to watch in her class.     Sophia Schlader has continued to add to an already impressive résumé, earning recognition as Iowa's 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year and a selection to the PGF Futures All-American Team. A standout multi-sport athlete, she also helped lead her track and field team to a state championship, highlighting the athleticism that translates so well to the softball field. She carried that success into summer competition at the P5 Patriot Games, where she hit .400 and launched a home run against top-level competition. With elite athletic ability, major postseason honors, and consistent offensive production, Schlader continues to solidify herself as a premier prospect.     Mia Ennis is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in her graduating class, Ennis showcased her elite speed by running an outstanding 2.5-second home-to-first time at the Texas Softball Elite Camp. A true offensive weapon, she can pressure defenses with her slap game while also possessing the ability to hit away, making her a difficult player to defend. Her strong play has earned recognition at every level. Ennis competed in the Boulder IDT All-Star Game in Colorado and was honored with First Team All-District and All-State selections during the high school season. With game-changing speed, offensive versatility, and proven success against top competition, her abilities continue to climb this summer.

The 2028 class continues to impress this summer as players make the most of every opportunity against top competition. Here are some athletes whose standout performances have elevated their stock and made them names to watch moving forward.