Since starting our 2026-2027 edition of the Master Commit Spreadsheet on Sept. 1, we now have now 1,867 commits in the little over two months since then!

Of those, 680 are for the current juniors (2028’s) and 1,085 are seniors (2027’s).

These seniors included since Sept. 1 are in addition to the 2027’s who committed previously—the nearly 2,000 listed in LAST year’s Master Commit Spreadsheet!

Important NOTE about 2027’s: We are still getting a heavy number of 2027 commits coming in so if you’re one of those, feel free to send your info in to us to get added into our system.

NOTE: We publish the updated lists weekly–typically on Sundays & mid-week in the fall…

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Today’s Commit Spotlight Is… 

Leilah Green is a 2027 middle infielder/outfielder from Richland, Texas, who plays for Apex National 18U – Esparza and has committed to Texas Southern (TSU).

The genesis of that love for the Lady Tigers is really interesting!

We’ll let Leilah take if from here…

“My connection to TSU actually goes back to when I was about six years old. Tex the Tiger (the university’s mascot) came to my church, and I took a picture with him. I’ve been a fan of the university ever since!

So cute and furry mascot first and then school and softball program second, we wondered?

The senior athlete says that was the start, but the Texas Southern coaches are what really sealed the deal.

“I first met Assistant Coach Jules (Bilboa) at a softball camp the summer after my sophomore year.”

“The recruiting process with Texas Southern was a really great experience.”

“What I liked most about TSU was the connection I felt with the coaching staff, the team, the campus atmosphere, and the opportunity to continue growing and developing as both a student and an athlete.”

“They (coaches) felt I would be a great fit for the future due to my speed, power, and versatility.”

Those she has in abundance as shown by her recording a 2.75 second home-to-first time along with a 78 mph exit velocity.

Not surprisingly, with tools like that, she has had great stats for Randall High in Richmond, Texas and for her Apex club team.

As a high school freshman, Leilah batted .333 with a .937 OPS and had 10 steals and 12 RBIs. Her sophomore campaign was even more impressive as she hit .405 with a 1.109 OPS.

Among her honors were the high school’s being named three times as an Academic All-District selection—she has a 3.55 GPA—and was All-District on the field too as a utility player.

The Texan was ready for a breakout junior year, but five games into the high school season, she suffered a knee injury and was out for the year not just for prep play but also this past summer because of the injury.

“After having knee surgery in March of my junior year,” Leilah continues, “I put my recruiting process on hold so I could focus on my recovery and rehabilitation. Something that meant a lot to me was that the coaches continued to believe in me even after my knee surgery.”

“Once I was cleared to return, I took an unofficial visit to TSU in September, and I immediately felt at home because I had an instant connection with (Head) Coach Raven (Rodriguez) and Coach Jules.” 

“I committed during my official visit over TSU’s Homecoming weekend October 24.

Leilah explains that her faith means a lot to her and that has helped sustain her during the frustrating time on the bench.

“The TSU coaches support was very important to help me with my knee surgery recovery,” she explains. “I originally hurt my knee last fall (20250, colliding with an outfielder while going for a pop up while playing second base.”

“Then I re-injured it five games into the high school season making a throw from outfield and suffered a badly torn meniscus and an ACL tear.”

“I leaned on the scripture John 13:7—”What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterwards you will understand.” because I was crushed that I had to miss the rest of my high school season and all of summer.”

“I did not understand the why, but I had to trust God’s plan.

“I painted the scripture Psalms 46:5 (“God is within her”)  in my square leading up to the softball field outside my high school field and started including it on all my X post. It’s a scripture my grandmother got for me on a patch for my varsity jacket after my freshman year. It has been a special verse for me since.”

How has the recovery been?

“My knee is doing great now,” the high school season says. “I rehabbed hard so I could start back playing at the beginning of the fall season and now I am back playing without restrictions and will be fully released in less than a month.”

Leilah was also recently selected for the Minority Softball Prospects All-American Game so she’s ready to hit her final year at full speed.

A great all-around athlete, she qualified for Junior Olympics in track pre-high school and she’s had another area she’s become proficient in that has complemented her physical tools as well.

“I started cheering before I started softball,” Leilah begins and adds: “I started tumbling in the fifth grade and competitive cheer in the sixth grade. Then I first started playing softball and ran track & field in the seventh grade.”

“I cheered for school in the seventh grade as well as my sophomore and senior years. I took some years off from cheer to focus on my softball development. It gets very busy in the fall with either softball practices, games, tournaments, therapy, weight training, football games, or cheer events.”

“I love cheer and it is really a lot of fun. My dad tells me to never let fun get in the way of my future, so he makes sure cheer comes after school and softball.  I do not cheer in the spring to focus on my high school softball season, and the busy schedule helps me focus and hopefully is getting me ready for the college student/athlete schedule.”

Line Drive Media wishes Leilah continued success in softball and cheerleading as she prepares to take her game to the collegiate level and compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in Division I.

— Brentt Eads/Line Drive Media

If you know of a commit AT ANY LEVEL, email Brentt.Eads@LineDriveMedia.com to get the verbal added to our Master Commit Spreadsheet

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Here are some recent commits who have posted their happy news on social media… 

Canisius ’31💙💛 #committed #AGTG #GoGriffs @StarsNatColeman @starsnationalfp @_coachrachel @CompleteGame @Joe_Gierlak @AbbySotter @ExtraInningSB @SoftballDown @playsbigger @LineDsoftball @MaxImpactSports @ConnectSports_ @Softball_Home @nxt1sports @YAthletesF @scan1ansports @DiamondAddicts @EBBearsSoftball

— Eva Munoz 2027 (@evamunoz2027) November 12, 2026

First off all glory to God! I’m so excited to announce my signing to Stetson University I’m so blessed to be able to have this opportunity. God’s timing is always perfect, even when His plans look different from our own. This journey has been filled with so many lessons, challenges, and blessings, and I truly believe He has guided me every step of the way. I want to thank my Momma for all of your sacrifices prayers, and support, always pushing and believing in me. I would not be here without you and I can’t wait to make you proud! Thank you to every coach who has ever believed in me, pushed me, and helped me become the player and person I am today. Especially Coach Wendell, you haven’t just been a coach to me you’ve been a big fatherly role and I can’t thank you enough. Coach Kim, Kerry, Devin, Gator and Jesse, you each have played a part in getting me to this moment, and I will forever be grateful. A special thank you to Coach Cousins, Coach Amanda, and Coach Jones for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be part of the Stetson softball family. I’m so excited for what’s ahead, they all made me feel at home and I can’t wait to get to work! “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. — Jeremiah 29:11 🤍 @StetsonHatters @StetsonSoftball @CoachAmanda27 #stetsonsoftball

— Cheyanne Chaffin 2027 (@CheyanneChaffin) November 14, 2026

GO SHOCKS!!🌾💛🖤 #Committed @16UAcademy @dale_serie @rshawn7520 @CoachBredbenner @GoShockersSB @eeconomon @CourtOliver24 @Crosby_Softball https://t.co/WFmPMtpf46

— Mackenzie Ross 2027 (@macklynnross24) October 10, 2025

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 ✍️🐉 LC Robbins is a Blazer! #WinAsOne | @LauraChae_LC https://t.co/1RMq6JporZ

— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 11, 2026