There was a slew of announcements recently about signings. I am gonna put the ones I got releases for all in this one posting. Just keep scrolling down to find your team! To read complete releases visit the teams sites.

Florida Gators

Gators Sign Six to Talented 2023 Class

Head Coach Tim Walton and the Florida softball program announced the signings of Ava Brown, Alyssa Hovermale, Ariel Kowalewski, Cassidy McLellan, Keagan Rothrock and Mia Williams to the program Wednesday afternoon.

The 2023 class hails from across the country as Florida, California, Indiana and Texas are represented this year. McLellan (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) and Williams (Windermere, Fla.) are the 100th and 101st recruits from Florida, while Hovermale (Norco, Calif.) is the 30th from California, Rothrock (Whiteland, Ind.) is the fifth from Indiana and Brown (Montgomery, Texas) and Kowalewski (Richmond, Texas) are the eighth and ninth from Texas.
 
Ava Brown

Hometown – Montgomery, Texas | Position – RHP/1B | Bat/Throw – R/R | Hotshots National – Coached by Nathan Nelson
High School/Travel Ball:
2022 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year
2022 Max Preps First Team All-American

Alyssa Hovermale

Hometown – Norco, Calif. | Position – Infield | Bat/Throw – R/R | Athletics Mercado – Coached by Dave Mercado & Mark Smith
High School/Travel Ball:
2022 First Team All-League
2022 Cal-Hi Sports All-State

Ariel Kowalewski

Hometown – Richmond, Texas | Position – Catcher/Utility | Bat/Throw – L/R | Hotshots National – Coached by Nathan Nelson
High School/Travel Ball:
2022 PGF Futures All-American
2022 Houston Chronicle All-Greater Houston First Team

Cassidy McLellan

Hometown – Lakewood Ranch, Fla. | Position – Outfield | Bat/Throw – L/R | Hotshots National – Coached by Nathan Nelson
High School/Travel Ball:
2022 Herald Tribune Softball Player of the Year

Keagan Rothrock

Hometown – Whiteland, Ind. | Position – RHP/DP | Bat/Throw – R/R | Lady Dukes – Coached by James Lamar
High School/Travel Ball:
2022 National Gatorade Softball Player of the Year
2022 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year

Mia Williams

Hometown – Windermere, Fla. | Position – Infield | Bat/Throw – R/R | Hotshots National – Coached by Nathan Nelson
High School/Travel Ball:
2021 Florida Athletic Coaches Association First Team All-State
2021 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Academic All-State

Texas A&M

Texas A&M Softball Inks Four for 2024 Season

The Texas A&M softball program and head coach Trisha Ford announced the signing of four players, Hailey Golden (Pearland, Texas), Reagan Jones (Alvin, Texas), Scout Lovell (Lovelady, Texas) and Mya Perez (Norco, Calif.) make up A&M’s 2023 Signing Class. 

“We are very excited to announce our first class here in Aggieland,” Ford said. “We have a variety of players that will contribute to a multitude of ways. We are overjoyed to see what this class contributes to our program in the upcoming years.”

Hailey Golden | Outfield | Pearland, Texas | Pearland High School

Ford on Golden: “Her sister is an Aggie (Ashlynn Walls ‘22) and someone we feel will come in and add some depth to our outfield. We are excited to see Hailey use her speed and track down some balls in Davis Diamond.”

Reagan Jones | Infield | Alvin, Texas | Alvin High School

Ford on Jones: “Reagan lives and breathes softball. If you are ever looking for her, you’ll find her at the field. She is someone that we think will come in to compete and contribute right away. She loves to play hard and I can’t wait to get her in uniform.”

Avery “Scout” Lovell | Shortstop | Lovelady, Texas | Lovelady High School

Ford on Lovell: “Scout is someone that we have been actively recruiting for quite some time. With our transition, it made sense for her to also stay home. Scout is very versatile and someone that can play basically anywhere on the field. We are thrilled that Scout is joining us here in Aggieland.”

 
Mya Perez | First Base/Right Hand Pitcher | Norco, Calif. | Norco High School

Ford on Perez: “Mya is one of the most prolific hitters in her class. We can’t wait to watch her do damage in the box and become a pitcher’s nightmare. Mya is someone that also transitioned with us, and we are so happy that all the pieces fell into place, and we could make her an Aggie.” 

LSU

LSU Softball Signs Seven on 2022 National Signing Day

LSU Softball head coach Beth Torina announced the signing of seven true freshmen on 2022 Signing Day.

The Tigers welcome Savanna Bedell (Columbus, Ga.), Sierra Daniel (Chandler, Ariz.), Tori Edwards (Argyle, Texas), Jadyn Laneaux (Marietta, Ga.), Madyson Manning (Monroe, La.), Maddie McKee (Montgomery, Texas) and McKaela Walker (Marietta, Ga.) to Baton Rouge.

“We are excited about the addition of seven new Tigers,” said Coach Torina. “They bring tons of versatility to our program. They have speed, power, and the ability to play all over the field. They are sure to carry on a great legacy of Tigers and we are all excited to see what is in store for this special group.”

Bedell is a utility player at Northside High School and helped her team win the Georgia High School 5A State Championship in October 2022. 

Daniel is an infielder who is a three-year letterwinner at Seton Catholic Preparatory. Daniel and her Sentinel teammates were honored as the 2022 AIA Sportsmanship Award winners for class 4A.

Edwards is an infielder who attends Edward S. Marcus High School as a four-year member of the National Society of High School Scholars. Edwards helped her team reach the 2022 TSWA 6A All-State tournament in a season where she logged a .463 batting average behind 44 hits, including 14 home runs and recorded 43 RBIs.

Laneaux, an outfielder from Pope High School, helped her team win a State Championship title this October. Laneaux hit .624 which included 60 runs, 68 hits, 34 extra-base hits and 34 stolen bases.

Manning is a key member of the West Monroe High School team who finished as the 2022 Class 5A LHSAA Softball runner-up. In the classroom Manning is a two-time National Honor Society member and three-time honor roll recipient.

McKee is a utility player who is a letterwinner for Lake Creek High School where she is a three-time Academic All-District selection and was honored as a 2022 Texas Scholar Athlete. Last season, McKee led her team to a state championship title with a perfect 41-0 record behind a .511 batting average, registered 72 hits, scored 70 runs, and stole 77 bases.
 
Walker is a utility player who plays for Marietta High School where she is a three-time All-Region selection. Walker has batted above .400 in each of her four high school seasons and led her team to their first-ever state playoff appearance in 2019 as a freshman. Last season, Walker turned in a .578 batting average and registered a .661 on-base percentage.

Ole Miss

Head Coach Trachsel Inks Talented 2023 Class

Ole Miss head softball coach Jamie Trachsel announced the newest additions to the Rebel team as the class of 2023 put pen to paper on National Signing Day.

Hallie Burns
RHP | Booneville, Miss. | Booneville
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at Booneville High School in Booneville, Mississippi … Named to the Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen in 2022 … Garnered Mississippi Player of the Year and first team all-state honors from MaxPreps in 2022 … Named 3A Pitcher of the Year after posting a 0.34 ERA and 294 strikeouts in 163.0 innings pitched as a junior … Helped lead the Blue Devils their second consecutive state title, earning 3A MVP honors after tossing a no-hitter and hitting a home run in the championship game.
 

Olivia Miller
LHP | Orlando, Fla. | Bishop Moore Catholic
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando, Florida. Serves as Captain her junior and senior seasons … Holds the school record with 513 career strikeouts and counting, breaking it in just two and a half seasons … Owns a 1.15 career ERA in the circle … Garnered all-district, all-region and all-state honors in 2021 and 2022 … Posted a 1.66 ERA in 122.1 innings pitched as a junior … Tallied 174 strikeouts while holding opposing batters to a mere .159 mark at the plate.

Alexa Rosales
OF | Chino Hills, Calif. | Chino Hills
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California … Named Captain for her senior season … Batted .379 as a junior, tallying 33 hits, including 13 for extra bases … Drove in 19 runs and crossed the plate 23 times … Garnered 2nd Team Baseline League CIF-SS honors … Helped guide the Huskies to Baseline League Championship CIF- SS and the CIF-SS Semi Finals … Posted a .382 average in 2021, scoring 15 runs and registering 21 hits … Guided Chino Hills to Baseline League Champions CIF-SS.

Ma’Nia Womack
INF | Brandon, Miss. | Hartfield Academy
HIGH SCHOOL: A five-time first team all-district and all-state honoree at Hartfield Academy in Brandon, Mississippi … Helped lead the Hawks to a pair of state championships in 2018 and 2021 … Was recognized as MAIS Player of the Year in 2021, front lining the All-MAIS team … Posted a .508 batting average through the fall portion of her senior season with five longballs thus far … Registered a .421 average her sophomore season and raised it to .488 as a junior while slugging 14 homers … Batted .356 is a freshman with eight home runs.

Louisiana
 
Hometown Product Gabbie Stutes Signs with Louisiana Softball 

A .400-plus hitter the past three seasons, Stutes is coming off a District MVP campaign with STM

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry Glasco announced on Wednesday (Nov. 9, 2022) the signing of Lafayette native Gabbie Stutes to a National Letter of Intent to join the program beginning with the 2024 season. 

Stutes is a middle infielder who is set to wrap up her prep career at St. Thomas More Catholic High School this spring. For the past six years, she has competed on the travel ball circuit with the Houston Hotshots. 

“We are extremely excited about having Gabbie (Stutes) join our program,” Glasco said. “She brings another lefty bat to our program and has shown the ability to hit the ball to all fields with power. 

“She has grown up following the Ragin’ Cajuns Softball program and will exemplify the type of quality academic student-athlete we want to lead in our program.” 

Last spring, Stutes crafted a .475 average and led STM in doubles, triples, home runs and RBI en route to earning the district MVP title, the honor in addition to all-state, all-metro and all-district accolades.  

It was the third consecutive .400-plus hitting season for Stutes, the Cougars’ starting shortstop since her freshman season, who has been the team’s leader in doubles for three years running. 

She helped lead STM’s softball squad to back-to-back state semifinals appearances in 2021 and 2022 and has also been a member of the school’s championship volleyball program.  

Georgia

Georgia Softball Inks Three for 2024

University of Georgia head softball coach Tony Baldwin has announced the signing of three future Bulldogs to the 2024 roster. The signing class includes infielders Hannah Davila and Emily Digby and utility Emma Castorri.

“This is an exciting day for Georgia Softball and we got better as a program today with the signing of these three young women,” Baldwin began. “I am proud of the work that our staff put in to assemble class together. Not only will these student-athletes make our team better next year, but they will also be key pieces to the puzzle in the future.

“What is particularly exciting about these three players is that they are so versatile, athletic, and physical. They have a high level of softball I.Q. which allows them to play nearly any position on the field. We are thankful that Emma, Emily, and Hannah have chosen to be a part of the Bulldog family and can’t wait to get them to Athens. Let’s go!”

Emma Castorri | Utility | R/R | 5-8 | Buford, Ga. | Buford HS

Emma Castorri signs to UGA from Buford High School where she was a four-year starter for the Wolves. She earned all-region status her first three years of high school, was named defensive MVP as a junior, and was a qualifier for the senior All-State game in 2022. As a senior, Castorri helped lift the Wolves to a 7A state championship. Off the diamond, she competed in track and field for two seasons and earned a spot on the AB honor roll. Castorri plays club for Georgia Bombers Lewis.

Baldwin on Castorri: “Emma comes from an athletic family. She has played in one of the best high school programs in the country in Buford HS, under former Coach Tony Wolfe and now Coach Trent Adams. She has played on highly competitive travel teams, most recently for the Bombers and Patrick Lewis. When you ask her coaches about Emma, they all say she is a ‘glue gal.’ She brings people together which is such a critical ingredient for a successful team. On top of that, she has a knack for the big hit and big play. What I love most about Emma is that she has a high level of ‘figure it out’ to her! We are excited to welcome Emma and her family to the Classic City.”

 

Hannah Davila | Infield | R/R | 5-8 | Flossmoor, Ill. | Wesley Chapel HS

Hannah Davila signs to Georgia from Wesley Chapel High School outside Tampa, Florida. Davila originally hails from Flossmoor, Illinois where she attended Homewood Flossmoor High School the first three years of her prep career, earning all-conference honors and MVP status twice before moving to the Tampa area. She will play her senior season at Wesley Chapel HS in the Spring. Aside from softball, Davila also plays basketball. Davila plays club for Lady Dukes Lamar.

Baldwin on Davila: “Hannah is a high-end athlete. She is physical and especially agile. She has all the traits of being an elite defender whether that be in the middle of the infield or the corners. She has crazy raw power with her bat and her best days as a hitter are still ahead of her. She is another one that comes from an athletic family and plays the game with a high level of softball I.Q. She has played highly competitive travel ball under Coach Rocky Thompson and the Thunderbolts and now is playing in the Lady Dukes program under James Lamar. We are excited to welcome Hannah and her family to Athens.”

Emily Digby | Infield | R/R | 5-8 | Dacula, Ga. | Dacula HS

Emily Digby signs to Georgia from Dacula High School where she was a four-year starter for the Falcons. Digby’s senior season culminated in setting new Dacula career records for batting average (.438), runs (166), RBI (127), hits (155), doubles (42), home runs (34), and walks (70). She also holds eight single-season records at DHS. She has been named first team all-region, all-county, and all-state throughout her prep career. As a junior she was named the Region 8, GDP, and Gwinnett County Player of the Year. She was the back-to-back Dacula Player of the Year in 2019 and 2020. She received an invite to the GADC Senior All-State Game this past season and appeared in the PGF All-America Game in both 2020 and 2021. Off the field, she is a member of the Dacula leadership team, peer leading, FCA, and Delta Message. She plays club for Georgia Impact Sampson.

Baldwin on Digby: “The more we watched Digs play during the evaluation process, the more we absolutely loved her game. She is a natural shortstop, but we have seen her play nearly every position other than pitcher. She has a calm and competitive demeanor to her that allows her to be highly consistent. She is an outstanding athlete with tremendous balance – you rarely see get her body out of position. She has a smooth and repeatable swing with surprising power and looks to be a middle of the lineup-type RBI producer. Emily has played locally for the Bombers organization and is a long-time member of the Georgia Impact organization as well. We are excited to get Emily in the Red and Black and welcome her family to the Georgia Softball family.”

Clemson

Clemson softball head coach John Rittman announced the addition of four student-athletes on National Signing Day. The four newcomers, Riley Burton, Olivia Duncan, Kylee Johnson and Julia Knowler, will join the roster in the fall of 2023.

“We are extremely excited to welcome our 2023 recruiting class to the Clemson family,” said Rittman. “We have put together another solid class of very competitive and versatile student-athletes who will make an immediate impact. This is a very talented class that will improve the quality of our team, and we cannot wait to help these young women develop both on and off the field.”

Riley Burton · C/UTL · Lancaster, S.C. · Legion Collegiate Academy 

Earned the Golden Glove Award in 2022
Named an Academic All-American in both volleyball and softball in 2020 and 2021
Was a Top-5 Player in the 4A Region and was an All-Region selection in 2019

Olivia Duncan · P · Buford, Ga. · Buford High School

Named the Gwinnett County Pitcher of the Year in 2021
Also named the Regional Pitcher of the Year
Selected to the First Team All-Gwinnett County team in 2020

Kylee Johnson · OF/INF · Wesley Chapel, Fla. · Wiregrass Ranch High School

Selected as a three-year varsity captain
Named the 2021 and 2022 MVP
Broke seven single-season school records in 2022: Batting Average (.506), Hits (44), Runs (46), Triples (10), Home Runs (8), Slugging Percentage (1.149) and On-Base Percentage (.581)

Julia Knowler · INF/P · Fort Myers, Fla. · Fort Myers High School

Helped Fort Myers HS become Florida 5A State Champions in 2021
Named the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year in 2021
Was the SWFL Softball Player of the Year in both 2021 and 2022

Penn State

Softball Welcomes Five on Signing Day

Nittany Lions add a catcher, outfielder, two infielders and a pitcher in the 2023 class

The Penn State softball program bolstered its team with five additions on National Signing Day this Wednesday. Outfielder/utility Michela Barbanente (Itasca, Ill.), third baseman Brooke Klosowicz (Johnsburg, Ill.), shortstop Jiselle Hernandez (Burbank, Calif.), catcher Audree Mendoza (San Diego, Calif.) and first baseman/pitcher Bridget Nemeth (Glendora, Calif.), will join the Nittany Lions in fall 2023. 
 
“It is with great pleasure that I announce the signing of our 2023 recruiting class,” head coach Clarisa Crowell said. “I am very excited about this talented group of student-athletes, and I know that they will be a significant part of our team for the next four years.”
 
An outfielder and utility, Barbanente signs with the Nittany Lions out of Itasca, Illinois and currently plays with the Beverly Bandits Conroy. Last summer, the Beverly Bandits were Easton Rawlings Champions, IDT Champions, and Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) Nationals Runners Up. As a member of the Lake Park High School, Barbanente earned all-state first team, all-conference first team and all-academic team each of the last two years. In addition, she has also been the conference player of the year twice. Michela is also an all-conference performer in both basketball and volleyball.  

“Michela is a dynamic player who plays the game with a ton of energy and enthusiasm,” Crowell said. “Defensively, Michela is a versatile player, and she has the ability to play multiple positions. Offensively, she will be a great addition to our lineup, bringing both power and speed. Michela plays for the Beverly Bandits, which is one of the premier organizations in the country, and she knows what it takes to win at the highest level. Michela is passionate about the game, and I know she will be a great leader for our program.”
 
A third baseman from Johnsburg, Illinois, Klosowicz has played with the Illinois Chill Gold travel club for the last four years. She led her team to a ninth-place finish in the 18U Premier Girls Fastpitch National Championship. Her squad also placed seventh in the Alliance National Championship Series. With Johnsburg High School, Klosowicz earned all-conference, all-area and all-state honors twice. She helped the team to the 2021 conference and regional titles.

“Brooke is a fiery player who is known to be one of the hardest workers on her team,” Crowell said. “Brooke plays for the Illinois Chill, which is a top-notch program in the country, and she has played at the highest level for several years. Defensively, Brooke is a solid third baseman because of her quickness and ability to defend the short game. Offensively, she is someone who will bring power to our lineup. Brooke loves to work hard in the weight room and on the field, and we are looking forward to her joining our team next fall.”
 
Hernandez is a shortstop from Burbank, California. Hernandez has been a member of several national championship travel ball teams and recently helped her high school to the 2022 CIF-SS Semi-Finalist and STU Penter Tournament Championship. Her travel team Corona Angels placed third at Triple Crown Nationals and the Alliance National Championship. She has numerous individual accolades including, USA Elite Future All-American and 2023 PGF All-American Game nominee. 

“Jiselle is a highly competitive and savvy player, and she plays the game with a lot of confidence,” says Crowell. “Overall, she is a very good shortstop and a solid offensive player. I believe Jiselle will provide us with versatility on defense because of her athleticism and defensive skillset. Jiselle has played high caliber softball her entire career, and she is currently on the Corona Angels, which is a one of the best organizations in the country. She knows what it takes to compete at the highest level, and I know that she will be a great addition to our program.”
 
As a catcher from San Diego, California, Mendoza played alongside Hernandez on the Corona Angels. The Angels placed third at 2022 Triple Crown Nationals and 2022 Alliance National Championship. She is a three-year starter for Rancho Bernardo High entering her senior year. She has helped her squad to a Division I runner-up finish and earned first-team All-Palomar league designation in 2021. She has also been an athlete of the year nominee and was named team MVP.

“Audree is an energetic player, and she plays the game with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm,” Crowell said. “As a catcher, she has a strong defensive skillset, but her ability to communicate with her pitchers and defense is what separates her from most. Audree is also a good hitter, and she is someone who we will look to contribute both offensively and defensively. Audree has also competed at the highest level with the Corona Angels with her fellow incoming Penn State teammates, Jiselle and Bridget. She is a team player and a strong vocal leader, and I know Audree will be a great fit for our program.”
 
From Glendora, California, Nemeth is expected to see time as a pitcher and first baseman. She is also a member of the Corona Angels who placed third at the Alliance National Championship with fellow signees Hernandez and Mendoza. In the Alliance National Championship, she earned all-tournament team accolades. Playing for Glendora High School, Nemeth has been honored with first-team all-league, All-Tribune Team, first-team CIF and second-team all-state recognition. In 2022, she was named team MVP. 

“Bridget is a very talented player, and she will bring a unique skillset to our program next year,” says Crowell. “Bridget is someone who we will expect to have an impact for us on defense, in the circle and on offense. Defensively, Bridget is a strong right-handed pitcher, and she will also see time at first base. Offensively, she is a left-handed power hitter who will add depth to our lineup. Bridget is a very good player, but most importantly, she is a hard worker and a great teammate. She is currently teammates with Audree and Jiselle, and she has also competed against some of the best teams in the country. Bridget will be a great addition to our team, and we are looking forward to her arrival next fall.”
 
“Our program places an emphasis on comprehensive excellence, and I know this group will work hard both on the field and in the classroom, and most importantly, they will be great representatives of Penn State Softball,” said Crowell. “We are very happy to welcome Michela Barbanente, Brooke Klosowicz, Jiselle Hernandez, Audree Mendoza and Bridget Nemeth to our Penn State Family. We Are!”