2029s With The Power To Leave The Park Frequently

Power in softball is something that can be developed as players grow and get stronger. But some players just inherently have what it takes to be a reliable power hitter who college coaches are searching all over for.   Below, Prep Softball highlights five players from the class of 2029 who have already shown that they possess consistent home run power.    Leyton Michaelis is in the middle of an absolutely tremendous fall campaign that's signaling to the rest of Nebraska that she's a force to be reckoned with. She's already cemented herself on the statewide circuit, earning a spot on the Nebraska Gold National team as a utility player who has shown consistent power ability. The three-sport athlete batted .534 with 13 home runs in 31 games this fall, driving in 36 runners while adding 10 doubles and a triple. The slugging and OPS numbers are staggeringly high, and she's shown no signs of slowing down.     Separating yourself at a school like Allen, which is one of the largest high schools in the entire country, is incredibly difficult. Claire McKeever's skill set and power potential have allowed her to rise above a loaded crop of players. She has an incredibly powerful swing that allows her to drive the ball to all fields consistently, and her command of the strike zone ensures she's going to put the ball in play nearly every time she's in the batter's box. Claire is a really developed hitter for her age, and the sky is the limit for her potential.     Nadeline Tcruz is no stranger to lists like these. She's a dedicated player who continues to improve from each and every game she plays. Participating last in America's Premiere Showcase in Ohio, Nadeline grew even more as a clutch hitter who consistently put together long at-bats ending in extra-base hits. Her compact hitting approach allows her to get to the ball with ease, no matter where it is in the strike zone, and once she makes contact, the ball flies. Despite coming up as a slapper, she's added tremendous power to her game recently, and is hoping to use that to enhance her abilities at the top of Dakota's lineup this spring.     Since 2021, Gracelyn Stark has been in the spotlight on a national level. She's competed in some of the biggest tournaments across the country, and has consistently performed as one of her team's best players. Gracelyn is as good a catcher as she is a power hitter, but her attention to detail in both her defensive work and at the plate has led her to become a can't-miss prospect in the class of 2029. Her social media is full of powerful moon shots created by swift bat speed and great plate discipline. As she continues to develop as a hitter, Gracelyn could soon be someone who holds down the middle of the order at the college level.     Jordyn Ganse has demonstrated that she is a great all-around hitter, and someone who coaches can rely on to be on base consistently. Her dynamic swing and strong plate discipline have allowed her to improve year after year as she continues to advance through the travel softball circuit. Jordyn is quick to the ball with a compact swing that gives her unique power to all fields. Though her home run numbers aren't as gaudy as others on this list, when she connects with the ball, it tends to go a long way. As she continues to get stronger through her high school years, she'll likely grow into even more of a power threat.

Power in softball is something that can be developed as players grow and get stronger. But some players just inherently have what it takes to be a reliable power hitter who college coaches are searching all over for.