2032 Prospects Who Made Their Presence Felt This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While members of the 2032 class are still extremely early in their college softball recruiting process, several impressive players in the group stood out on softball fields around the country this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five prospects from the high school graduating class of 2032 who have already made their presence felt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183965"],"_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-6a9afa3b15121"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payton Carpenter is a talented 2032 middle infielder from Florida who brings a confident defensive presence to the diamond. Standing at 5'2", Carpenter has already established herself as an intriguing prospect to follow as she continues to develop her game. A future player at Oakleaf High School, Carpenter has the versatility and athleticism to make an impact at a high level. Her experience on defense gives her an opportunity to develop into a key piece for her team, with continued growth in her game offering plenty of upside over the next several years. She is still early in her development, but she is certainly a player worth tracking as her recruiting process progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183283"],"_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-6a9afdfb24c9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kendall Johnson is a promising 2032 prospect from Suwanee, Georgia, who brings a ton of potential to Atlanta Vipers 2032 Riley. Wearing No. 11, Johnson has the ability to contribute at multiple positions on the field, including in the outfield, middle infield, and at third base. As she continues to develop her game, gaining more defensive experience as a utility player should help her build a well-rounded skill set and become more marketable to college coaches. Johnson is a young Georgia prospect to watch going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["179917"],"_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":192996,"_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-6a9b035818ad7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">NaVariah Garrett is an impressive 2032 prospect from Orange, Texas. Standing at 5'8.5" and wearing No. 16, Garrett contributes as a third baseman, first baseman, and pitcher for the BoomStix on the club softball circuit. Her ability to play multiple positions on the softball field gives her team valuable flexibility on both sides of the ball. Garrett is continuing to develop her skills across the diamond while gaining experience against high-level competition. With her combination of size, versatility, and potential, Garrett is a young Texas prospect to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["179382"],"_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":181058,"_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-6a9b035818b2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maylee Laymon is another intriguing 2032 prospect who hails from White Plains, Alabama. On the club softball circuit, Laymon competes with Unity Blasi/Johnson and serves as a catcher and utility player for her squad. Wearing No. 2, Laymon has a strong defensive foundation behind the plate and around the field at multiple positions. A Camwood Athlete and S30 Selection, Laymon has already earned recognition as a player to watch in her class. She is a prospect worth following as she continues to develop her skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181426"],"_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-6a9b035818b78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fiona Ellis is a right-handed pitcher and utility player to watch in the 2032 class. From Owenton, Kentucky, Ellis competes with Indiana Magic Gold Esposito on the club softball circuit. She brings talent and grittiness to the diamond as a pitcher, first baseman, and utility player. Her ability to contribute both in the circle and on offense gives her multiple avenues to impact the game for her teams. As a seventh grader, Ellis is already a varsity player for OCHS, showing that her potential is boundless and her high-level playing days are only just beginning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->