2029 Middle Infielders Who Raised The Bar This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore year provides an opportunity to improve in all facets of the game, from hitting to fielding. Numerous players from across the country have risen to that challenge, including middle infielders. In the Peach State and Centennial State, these players have put college softball coaches on notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five middle infielders from the high school class of 2029 who raised the bar this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["198207"],"_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":198274,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3a1c2b0d89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='198207' first='Allie' last='Lafon'] already has a busy life, considering she plays three sports at Johns Creek High School alone—softball, baseball, and flag football. However, this fall brought even more excitement, and for all the right reasons. The Johns Creek Gladiators had the best season in their softball program's history with a record of 21-7, and Lafon was named a co-winner of the team's silver slugger award. She finished the season with a .387 batting average, along with 31 runs scored, 29 hits, 17 RBIs, three doubles, and two home runs. She also received second-team all-region honors and helped the Gladiators clinch a regional championship. All in all, it was a memorable fall to build on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["198210"],"_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":198273,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3a1c2b0dec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Something clicked in the batter's box for [player_tooltip player_id='198210' first='Brooklyn' last='Savona'] this fall. She nearly quadrupled her hit total from her freshman season, managed to hit four times as many doubles, and drove in over four times as many runs. In total, she raked to the tune of a .378 batting average with 31 hits, 32 runs scored, eight doubles, two home runs, and a .470 on-base percentage. She also had a watchful eye at the plate and drew 14 walks for the season. The Eaton Reds are only two years removed from back-to-back-to-back state titles. And with Savona's hot bat, they very well may be headed for another finish at the top soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["198221"],"_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":198272,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3a1c2b0e38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Paulding County Patriots notched their highest win total in over 10 years, and a big reason why was [player_tooltip player_id='198221' first='Emersyn' last='Gray']'s presence at the plate. The sophomore led the team in doubles (10) and runs scored (31). She also launched four home runs, good for second overall on the team, and swiped 11 bags. Defensively, she was just as important. Gray had 48 assists for the season, patrolling the middle infield, and only committed three errors for a .971 fielding percentage. It helps to have a player who excels at all the important stuff: getting on base, driving in runs, and making the routine plays look easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["198226"],"_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":198229,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3a1c2b0e81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After picking up plenty of hits her freshman year but none of the extra-base variety, [player_tooltip player_id='198226' first='Skylar' last='Frassetto'] powered up and delivered in her sophomore season. The hard-hitting shortstop had a .338 batting average for the Ponderosa Jaguars with 27 hits, 23 runs scored, 14 RBIs, four doubles, one triple, and 13 stolen bases. In addition to her quick feet, she also showed off her quick hands with three double plays turned for the season and 47 assists. Perhaps the best news for the Jaguars is that it appears that Frassetto's power stroke is here to stay. Recently, in a tournament with the Batbusters, Frassetto blasted a home run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["198228"],"_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":198271,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3a1c2b0ec9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a breakout season for the Peachtree Ridge Lions, in which she hit five bombs and seven doubles, Ren Mai's bat has remained scorching hot. Over the Halloween weekend at the Top Flight 2026 Fall Fest, she hit four doubles, drove in seven runs, and had a .500 batting average for the tournament. She has an enormous amount of power on her pull side and can turn on a high fastball with ease. Most importantly, she brings energy to the batter's box and is a hitter who can make a pitcher uncomfortable and fire up a ball club. She is also a reliable, skilled infielder and has committed only one error this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->