Top 50 Fort Worth-area high school softball players entering the 2022 season
Here are the top 50 softball players this season in the Fort Worth area:
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1. Macy Graf, Sr., SS, Aledo: Mississippi State signee was named preseason player of the year.
2. Tia Warsop, Jr., OF, Mansfield Lake Ridge: Oklahoma State commit was 11-6A Defensive MVP last season.
3. Madysen Boutwell, Sr., 3B, 1B, C, Aledo: Led Aledo with 14 home runs and 0.500 average in the playoffs.
4. Marissa Powell, Sr., OF, Aledo: Reigning all-area offensive MVP posted 51 hits and 52 RBIs.
5. Texas Ray, Jr., 1B, Aledo: Tulsa commit led the team with 16 doubles.
6. Abi Young, Jr., P, Justin Northwest: All-area newcomer of the year won 27 games and posted 12 shutouts and four no-hitters and 343 strikeouts.
7. Bailey Lindemuth, Soph., 3B, P, Burleson Centennial: Nine homers, 40 RBIs, 0.554 average and 13-3 record as a freshman.
8. Hannah Reed, Sr., SS, Weatherford: Tarleton State signee was TGCA and metroplex all-star.
9. Kayleigh Smith, Sr., P, Aledo: Led the Ladycats to the 5A state final with 19 wins and a 0.77 ERA in district.
10. Kyndel McDaniel, Sr., C, Keller Timber Creek: Hit 0.400 with 30 RBIs for the reigning District 4-6A champs.
11. Lillian Cooper, Sr., SS, Southlake Carroll: Harvard bound infielder helped Dragons to regional quarters.
12. Kelsey Valo, Sr., OF, Brewer: Helped Bears with 35 hits, 34 RBIs, six homers and 10 doubles.
13. DeNae Vazquez-Dickson, Jr., OF, Colleyville Heritage: Hit 0.444 with 59 hits, six homers and 13 doubles.
14. Kassidy Chance, Soph., OF, Mansfield Lake Ridge: All-state selection as a freshman after 48 hits, 0.522 average, 49 RBIs and 11-6A Newcomer of the Year.
15. Cara Duncan, Sr., INF, Byron Nelson: Power-hitter should lead the Bobcats in homers. Posted nine homers and 35 RBIs during the 2020 shortened season.
16. Ashley Breeding, Sr., SS, Keller: Bradley signee led Indians with seven home runs, 39 hits, 23 RBIs and 43 runs scored, and nearly hit 0.500.
17. Malia Jones, Jr., OF, Boswell: UNLV commit hit seven homers with 33 RBIs to help Boswell to deepest playoff run.
18. Gabi Wilson, Jr., 1B, Mansfield Lake Ridge: Ranked Top 40 first baseman in the country for junior class.
19. Emmy Hornick, Sr., INF, Nolan Catholic: Vikings leading hitter is signed with ACU.
20. Morgan Holliday, Sr., INF, Grandview: Led DFW with 21 home runs last season.
21. Brianna McFaddin, Sr., OF, Keller Central: Chargers lead off hitter and center fielder led the team in hits and stolen bases last season.
22. Macy Hamilton, Sr., OF, Mansfield: On varsity since freshman year, Hamilton signed her letter of intent in November with Pitt.
23. Maggie Miller, Sr., INF, Mansfield Lake Ridge: Signed in November with Arkansas Monticello.
24. Lauren Belles, Jr., P, Weatherford: Posted a 19-4 record and 2.14 ERA with 157 strikeouts. Voted district pitcher of the year and metroplex all star.
25. Reese Davis, Jr., OF, Richland: District utility MVP fit well for Davis, who batted 0.419 with 36 hits and 19 RBIs while also pitching and playing the infield. Posted a 1.66 ERA in the circle.
26. Alli Stidham, Sr., P, INF, Boswell: Named preseason all-area utility for pitching and hitting.
27. Cameron Timmons, Jr., P, Southlake Carroll: Held batters to 0.232 hitting while picking up 11 wins. Also had 35 hits with seven doubles and six triples.
28. Glennis Woolridge, Sr., INF, Mansfield Timberview: Has a huge bat that can take any pitch deep.
29. Ava Edwards, Jr., P, Argyle: Ace pitcher for the Eagles. Named preseason all-area pitcher.
30. Hannah Bartels, Jr., Weatherford: Good average, who will help the Kangaroos score this season.
31. Saniya Hill, Soph., INF, Keller Timber Creek: Excellent freshman season helping Falcons to district championship.
32. Jalynn Vasquez, Jr., Burleson Centennial: Power hitter for the Spartans. Well over double digit homers through her first two seasons.
33. Natalie Touchet, Jr., P, Aledo: Missouri commit helped Ladycats to 5A state final.
34. Sadie Beck, Soph., P, INF, Keller: District utility MVP and is ranked in Top 80 for sophomore pitchers in the nation.
35. Kamden Hutton, Sr., INF, OF, Peaster: Texas State signee will lead Greyhounds in hitting.
36. Sadie Reid, Jr., INF, Justin Northwest: Harding commit helped Texans to regional final with 41 RBIs.
37. Jadyn Ferguson, Sr., INF, Mansfield: Good speed and glove for the Tigers. Arkansas Monticello signee.
38. Marissa Espinoza, Jr., C, Keller: District catcher of the year hit five homers and posted a 0.988 fielding percentage.
39. Elisa Gaudio, Sr., C, INF, Mansfield Legacy: Hit 0.510 with 25 RBIs for the Broncos.
40. Morgan Cashon, Sr., OF, Southlake Carroll: Sets the tone at lead off with great speed.
41. Karlie Landrum, Soph., P, Brewer: Good two-way player for the Bears helping team win bi-district title.
42. Harleigh Russell, Sr., OF, Boswell: One of the key hitters and defenders for Pioneers.
43. Allie Jeter, Sr., P, INF, Crowley: Strong bat who hit four home runs in single game.
44. Bella Jones, Jr., OF, Southlake Carroll: All-area outfielder last season with 25 RBIs.
45. Hannah Kelley, Sr., INF, OF, Grapevine: No. 1 hitter for Mustangs who is signed with East Texas Baptist.
46. Bentleigh Inocencio, Sr., OF, Burleson: All-area selection who drove in 35 runs.
47. Byrdie Skipper, Sr., INF, Boswell: Bats for power and average with a good glove at third base.
48. Jacey Lees, Soph., P, Richland: Good two-way player who had exceptional freshman season for the Royals.
49. Emily Jacobs, Jr., INF, OF, Burleson: Jacobs is very athletic and the multi-sport athlete helped the Elks on the diamond last season.
T50. Kristen Wilkinson, Jr., P, INF, Keller Central: Chargers will rely on Wilkinson’s bat and at times, her arm.
T50. Rylie Rumfield, Sr., INF, OF, Joshua: Chunk of Joshua’s runs will come off Rumfield’s bat.
This story was originally published February 18, 2022 at 6:00 AM.
