Five Power Bats Emerging This High School Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Power is turning heads across high school diamonds this spring, and a new wave of young hitters is making sure pitchers take notice. From clutch extra-base hits to game-changing home runs, these athletes are proving they can shift the momentum of games with a single swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five rising stars whose power bats are already making a big impact at the plate this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["158149"],"_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-69c0018024f9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sienna Richmond's high school softball career commenced last season, as she batted .381 in 28 games. She has followed that up with even better numbers at the plate this season. Richmond hit only three home runs last year but already has eight in 2026, as MacArthur has seven games to play in its regular-season schedule. Along with sending eight softballs past the outfield wall, she has batted .453 with 24 RBIs in addition to six doubles. Richmond is a multi-sport athlete who also plays volleyball in addition to her softball pursuits. One knows they are a threat to hit home runs when they draw intentional walks, which is what happened at least once for Richmond last season during a game versus Burbank.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145043"],"_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":158529,"_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-69c001802503d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emily Darby also has the distinction of being a rising softball prospect who also plays multiple sports. She plays for her school's volleyball team during the fall season. The eight home runs Darby has slugged in her 18 high school softball games this season are a testament to how dangerous a hitter she is. Her team has also seen the benefits of her performance, as the Trojans of 3A St. James are currently 14-3-1. Darby leads the Trojans in home runs and batting average, as she has hit .537. Her on-base percentage is also a team-leading .618. Darby's 19 runs scored, 39 RBIs, and seven doubles are all also team leads.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["149778"],"_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":143539,"_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-69c00180250ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Santa Fe's last two seasons saw the Raiders win a total of 42 games. Rylee Swilley's bat is allowing the Raiders to continue those winning ways. She is currently the team's most potent power hitter, as she has slugged seven home runs for 3A Santa Fe. A highlight of her 2026 campaign occurred in a recent eight-inning victory over 2A John Carroll Catholic. The Raiders and Rams were tied at one run apiece in the bottom of the eighth inning prior to Swilley hitting a walk-off grand slam to the deepest part of the park. Swilley is batting .449 through Santa Fe's 14 games this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":158527,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kendrick Jobe","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"23","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Salesian College Prep (CA)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Lady Magic Muñoz 18U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69c00180251b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We <a href="https://prepsoftball.com/2025/09/14/five-2029s-who-turn-speed-into-chaos-on-the-bases/" type="link" id="https://prepsoftball.com/2025/09/14/five-2029s-who-turn-speed-into-chaos-on-the-bases/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spotlighted Kendrick Jobe a few months ago</a> for her abilities on the bases. Jobe has been getting the job done with her power as well as her speed this season. Salesian College Prep has been used to double-digit winning seasons, and Jobe's play is helping the Pride to another impressive record this year. Her freshman season has seen her hit a robust .679 with six home runs and 21 RBIs. Jobe recently contributed heavily to a 17-0 run-rule victory over De Anza with two home runs, three runs scored, and four runs plated. She was also a key player in an 11-10 slugfest with Moreau Catholic, as she was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle that day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":143351,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Devaeh Crawford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Shadow Ridge (NV)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"OC Batbusters Stith 18U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69c0018025287"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Devaeh Crawford is rapidly establishing a statewide profile across Nevada. Her Shadow Ridge team is 8-3 this season, and the Mustangs appear poised to eclipse the 14 victories of their 2025 campaign. Crawford has batted .448 this year with four home runs and seven RBIs. She also has an on-base percentage of .600. One of her most recent home runs occurred earlier in March when the Mustangs earned an 8-4 victory over Louisville. Crawford's cleats touched home plate three times that day, and she also plated a run. In addition to her powerful bat, Crawford is also a rising prospect because of her stellar work on the bases and on defense as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->