On Monday, we open the nominations for the Line Drive Hot 100 for the 2028 class and (spoiler alert!) one player that will be highly ranked is talented third baseman/outfielder Dailynn Battee who plays for the talented Corona Angels – Tyson team led by coaching great Marty Tyson.

Last year, she was in the Top 10 of the Pacific Coast Fastpitch League (PCFL) hitting stats for the ’28 class as the lefty hitter (right-handed thrower) batted .429 with five home runs and a .881 slugging percentage.

Dailyn has been watched by major colleges for years—this weekend, in fact, she’s at the Univ. of Oklahoma for a camp—and previously played in the USA Softball 12U All-American Games.

A dangerous power hitter who has played against the best – and really impressed – this is definitely a player to watch for the future and we caught up with Dailyn recently to see what she’s like on and of the fields.

Here’s a closer look at this rising star…

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THE BASICS:

• NAME: Dailynn Battee
• Hometown/ST:
• Grad Year: 2028
• Position(s): 3B/OF
• Bats/Throws: L/R
• Club Team: Corona Angels 14U – Tyson

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ON THE FIELD:

In your opinion, what are some of the top honors and accomplishments you’ve achieved individually and with your teams?
I made the USA All-American team twice, in 2021 and 2022, and also made the 12U Tier 1 All Tournament.

What’s been your most memorable softball experience?
Winning the championship in the All-American Games in 2021.

What would you say are your strengths on the field?
Leadership, hitting for power, and average.

Have you set personal goals for yourself for this year?
Yes, increasing my speed on the bases and becoming more athletic.

Do you have any softball superstitions?
I never take my “21” chain off.

What’s been your favorite place you’ve placed softball?
USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium.

What’s your favorite softball item, like a preferred bat, glove, etc.?
LXT 2021 Fastpitch Softball Bat.

What drives you to play the game of softball?
I think its hereditary because my dad played the game.

When you leave the game of softball, how do you want to be remembered and what will you do when you’re finished playing to help grow the game?
I want to be remembered as the best softball hitter of all time. I want to leave my legacy by having people recognize softball as they recognize Major League Baseball. I want to create a legacy to where I was one of the pioneers who creates a major softball league for women.

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OFF THE FIELD:

Favorite item(s) in your closet:
My Jordans and jeans.

Favorite school subject:
Math.

Best way to unwind is…
Treadmill and yoga.

If you have 30 minutes to shop and $100 to spend, where do you go?
The Beauty Supplies Store.

What’s playing in your headphones right now?
R&B music… Chris Brown, Drake and SZA

Celebrity you’d like most to hang out with…
LSU basketball player Angel Reese.

Favorite college uniform (and why):
There’s not an exclusive school that stands out to me at this moment, but it would have to be one that belongs to a school with a lot of history, pride. One when you put it on it inspires you and others respect it.

Calories aside, what food could you eat and never get sick of?
A Caesar Salad from Panera Bread.

Best talent off the field?
Dancing.

What have you learned most about yourself over the last year or two?
I’m beautiful and unique in my own way.

What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome in life?
Becoming more vocal on the field.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what’s the one thing you’d want to have with you (sorry: can’t be a phone as they’re no cell towers nearby!)
Chapstick!

Who inspires you (athletically & non-athletically)?
Kobe Bryant and Tyler Perry.

If you could have dinner with anyone… living or dead… who would it be?
Queen Latifah.

What’s been your favorite vacation or place you’ve visited?  
Hawaii.

What worries you most about what classmates your age could face in the future?
Consequences of their irresponsible actions.

What would you say is your philosophy in life?
Treat people the way you want to be treated.

What’s one thing or accomplishment about you that is unusual or unique which few know (until know)?
I like to create an artistic way of dance.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be on-field? Off the field?
I’m a leader on the field and amusing off the field!