2029 Hitters To Watch In Fall Ball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fall softball is about to be in full swing around the country, and several hitters in the 2029 class are gearing up to show up and show out at tournaments and showcases in the coming weeks and months. With college coaches eager to watch these current high school sophomores in action on the diamond, recruiting events are likely to attract the top players in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five hitters to watch during the fall ball season from the high school graduating class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183146"],"_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-6a88648842e06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khloe Roman is a talented 5'3" third baseman in the 2029 class. She attends St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Jersey, where she finished her freshman year as the GMC Freshman of the Year, a GMC All-Conference and All-Division selection, and a Cum Laude Second Honors student in the classroom. She posted impressive numbers during the campaign, including a .402 batting average, 33 hits, 23 RBI, 12 extra-base hits, two home runs, and a .983 OPS. Roman has already attended multiple camps and clinics in her recruiting process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183288"],"_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":183939,"_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-6a88648842eb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Presleigh Evock from Pennsylvania is a 5'5" catcher in the 2029 class with impressive skills. An Honors student with a 4.3 GPA at DuBois Area High School, Evock is also a National Honor Society member and a future Finance major. She is a talented utility player who can play as a catcher, outfielder, and middle infielder on the softball diamond. Competing for Outlaws Premier 2028 on the club softball circuit, Evock is a multi-sport athlete who also plays basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183312"],"_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":183940,"_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-6a88648842f48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harper Lincoln from Iowa is a budding star in the 2029 class. Lincoln, who stands at 5'5", is another utility player who holds things down in the middle infield and at third base. Lincoln competes for Iowa Dynamite 18U in travel ball and North Polk High School in school ball. She had a memorable first year of high school softball, earning Second-Team All-Conference honors after posting an .858 OPS, four home runs, and 12 stolen bases to lead her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183316"],"_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-6a88648842fd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ijeoma Hardaway from California is a talented 5'4" prospect in the 2029 class. Attending American Canyon High School, Hardaway maintains a 4.2 GPA and is an Honors and AP student. A left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, Hardaway competes on the club softball circuit for Universal Bay Area Tatro/Cook 16U. She is an athletic slapper who plays solid defense in the middle infield and outfield and also possesses a 69-mph throwing velocity and a 73.2-mph exit velocity. Hardaway is a multi-sport athlete who also competes in track and field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183317"],"_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":183942,"_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-6a8864884305e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily Cuevas from New Jersey is another prospect to watch this fall in the 2029 class. The right-handed throwing and hitting catcher and outfielder competes in varsity softball for Hillsborough High School and on the club circuit for Jersey Outlaws 16U Sosa. Standing at 5'2", Cuevas was a 2024 USA All-American and helped her Hillsborough squad advance to the Central Jersey Group 4 Sectional championship game in the spring. She also maintains a 4.0 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->