Five Must-Watch Prospects For The Fall Travel Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the fall travel softball season hits its stride, the competition is heating up. Across diamonds nationwide, a handful of rising athletes are making waves with electric performances, raw potential, and the kind of grit that turns heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether you're a college coach, a travel ball or high school coach, or just a fan of the game, these five prospects are worth keeping on your radar as the season unfolds. From clutch hitters to lockdown pitchers, they're not just playing, but they're also making statements on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five must-watch softball prospects for the rest of the fall travel ball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":144334,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emmalynn Medlin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"19","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Crockett County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Alabama Thunderbolts Premier 2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c0a49b38cc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emmalynn Medlin continues to show steady growth this fall as both a pitcher and corner infielder. Her changeup is a standout pitch in her arsenal, often catching hitters off guard and helping her work efficiently through lineups. At the plate, she brings a reliable bat with the ability to drive in runs and contribute for her team in key moments of games. Medlin's balanced skill set and calm presence on the field and in the dugout make her a solid 2028 prospect to keep an eye on as the fall season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["107124"],"_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":144347,"_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-68c0a49b38d73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aalayah McCall brings elite athleticism to the field as both a standout softball player and a track &amp; field star. Her speed is a game-changer—posting a 2.6-second home-to-first time—and it shows in the outfield and on the basepaths. Aalayah hits lefty and throws righty, giving her an edge at the plate, where she batted .444 with a .500 OBP at the IDT over the summer. As she prepares to move up to the 16U level, her combination of speed, athleticism, and offensive production makes her a 2028 player to watch closely this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99037"],"_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":144349,"_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-68c0a6460093b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison Marker made a strong impression on the field this summer with her power in the circle and at the plate. A multi-sport athlete with a fastball that currently touches 60 mph, she racked up strikeouts in the triple digits over the summer season, while also showing an ability to drive the ball out of the park with her bat. Coming off a freshman campaign after which she collected several accolades, Addison continues to build momentum as a high-impact 2028 player with both pitching strengths and offensive upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["103663"],"_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":144351,"_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-68c0a886311ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baze Hogan is already showing strong defensive instincts on the field, especially at third base, where her quick reactions and glove work stand out. A multi-sport athlete who also plays tennis, Baze brings agility and focus to the diamond. She currently hits right-handed but is working on adding slapping to her offensive game, which could make her even more versatile at the plate. As she continues to develop, her fielding skills and athletic background make her a promising 2029 infielder to follow this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["100336"],"_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":144354,"_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-68c0aaa680d3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charlie Smith is a 5'10" right-handed pitcher who has started to draw some serious attention from college coaches. She received contact from multiple college coaches on September 1st, which is a sign that her size, skill set, and potential are some of her top-notch attributes. While she's currently focused on her high school season in Georgia, Charlie plans to return to travel ball once high school ball wraps up. With her strong presence in the circle and growing interest from the next level, she's a player worth keeping tabs on this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->