2030 Names To Know As Fall Ball Gets Started

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the fall school and club softball seasons starting to get underway, the class of 2030 is ready to start the next step of their recruiting journey. Some are beginning their freshman year of high school, and others are carrying forward momentum from a strong summer on the club circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five players from the high school class of 2030 who are names to know as fall ball gets started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181900"],"_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":181899,"_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-6a9950fb34e17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After earning a spot in <a href="https://prepsoftball.com/national/player-rankings/2030-northeast-rankings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepsoftball.com/national/player-rankings/2030-northeast-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prep Softball's 2030 Northeast Region Ranking</a>, Coralie Welch is ready to roll into the fall season after a strong summer with the Polar Crush. Across an impressive summer season, Welch hit .429 with a 1.184 OPS as a leadoff hitter, driving in 26 runs while scoring 51 of her own. She also hit four home runs across the club campaign. At the USA Softball state championships, Welch hit .500 with seven extra-base hits and a home run to help her team win the tournament. Welch has another round of club softball ahead of her this fall before returning to Austin Prep's team in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146695"],"_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":192927,"_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-6a9950fb34e74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison Farr is an outstanding performer at the plate whose ability sets her apart, especially as she enters her ninth-grade season. She started her year with a .600 batting average in her first two games, scoring six runs and stealing two bases. She started the summer with her club team with a .500 batting average in her first 37 games with a 1.287 OPS and 17 runs batted in. Farr will look to carry forward her momentum from a strong summer campaign and shine again this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183620"],"_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":183619,"_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-6a9950fb34ebf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophie Keller always has the ability to reach base and punish opposing pitchers whenever she steps up to the plate. Despite playing against 16U competition, Keller hit an impressive .750 at the Great Lakes Championship while taking on great pitching from across the Midwest. Keller has six tournaments on the schedule with her Firecrackers team this fall and is ready to perform at each and every one of them this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["182310"],"_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":192928,"_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-6a9950fb34f02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sydney Alexander is well into her freshman varsity season with North Gwinnett, making a difference in one of the most competitive school softball states in the country. During the prior club season, Alexander performed at a high level, helping AP Elite at the plate. At the Independence Day Showcase, Alexander hit .417 despite struggling early in the weekend, showcasing her resiliency and ability to battle adversity. Alexander is a player to watch this fall season as she takes on Georgia's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146392"],"_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":192929,"_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-6a9950fb34f45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee Crevis excelled at the plate with the Georgia Thunderbolts this summer and has a ton of momentum on her side this fall school season. At the Scenic City Summer Showcase, Crevis performed to the tune of a .556 batting average and a 1.333 OPS during a weekend where she was a bright spot for her club squad. Crevis is playing a combination of varsity and JV for her Northgate school team this season, where she scored two runs in her first six varsity appearances. Crevis is ready to bring all her skills together and have a strong fall, positioning herself well among the class of 2030.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->