2029 Prospects Worth Following Closely

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though the summer recruiting season has come to an end for most college softball prospects around the country, we are still paying close attention to recruits from the 2029 class who caught our attention this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five prospects from the high school graduating class of 2029 who are worth following closely in the months and years ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["180766"],"_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":182903,"_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-6a6ccfda4dc26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skye Marie James from North Carolina is a talented middle infielder and outfielder in the 2029 class. Playing both shortstop and second base, as well as in the outfield, James is a versatile athlete who can do a little bit of everything on the softball field. She attends Jack Britt High School and holds a weighted 4.0 GPA there. On the club softball circuit, James plays for NC Crusaders Select 16U and is a leader for her squad. We expect her to continue to improve her already impressive skills with more time and playing experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181252"],"_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-6a6ccfda4dc5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kallie Gurewitz from Illinois is another middle infielder to watch in her class. Holding things down at both second base and shortstop, Gurewitz is a right-handed hitting and fielding athlete who makes things happen on the field for her teams. She attends Washington Community High School and maintains a 4.63 GPA there. She also plays club ball for BNGSA Angels 15u Krones and shines for her squad in myriad ways. She is certainly a name to follow in the coming months and years of her recruiting journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181236"],"_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-6a6ccfda4dc80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabby Yaiser from Delaware is a catcher and infielder who is an effective performer at multiple positions on the diamond. Another right-handed throwing and hitting athlete, she competes on the travel ball circuit for Delaware Magic 16U Breeden and gets things going for her squad at the plate with both her power and consistency. A member of the National Junior Honor Society at Appoquinimink High School, Yaiser also holds a 4.2 GPA in the classroom. With continued growth and skill development, we expect that great things are ahead of her in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["180852"],"_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":182904,"_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-6a6ccfda4dc9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MacKenna McMahan from Illinois is a talented corner infielder with a ton of pop in her bat. The first and third baseman, who stands at 5'9", bats and throws right-handed, and does so in ways that make opponents fear her on the field. McMahan plays club ball for Texas Glory IL Steward and high school ball for Somonauk High School, where she holds a 3.7 GPA. With all the natural ability and power she possesses, McMahan appears to have a bright future ahead of her in the sport.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181111"],"_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":182905,"_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-6a6ccfda4dcbd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another 2029 standout who hails from Illinois, Olivia Heigert is certainly a college softball prospect to watch in her class. The right-handed pitcher and utility player has everything going on for her in the circle and is not afraid to face the top talent out there. She competes on the club softball circuit for Peoria Sluggers 14U, with whom she played a challenging summer schedule. She also attends Williamsville High School, where she boasts a 3.8 GPA. Heigert was a Second-Team All-State selection in 2026, and is constantly trying to improve her skill set by frequently putting in extra work at pitching lessons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->