What a year it’s been for 2026 lefty outfielder Callee Leffler from Schuylkill Haven, Pa.!

In that time, she joined Joe Garvey’s talented Newtown Rock Gold 18U team, was named Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State at Pine Grove High and was invited to—and competed in—the prestigious PGF Futures All-American Game played July 27 in Irvine, Calif.

Entering her junior year of high school, it’s no surprise that Callee has become one of the most coveted prospects in the Class of 2026 and is drawing serious interest from many top Power 5 programs.

Newtown Rock assistant coach Dan Santelli isn’t shy when singing the praises of his talented player:

“Calle Leffler is definitely and without question a Top 20 player in this class,” he begins.

“She is a true five-tool player with plus power and speed and hits for a high average. Calle has a sweet lefty swing that translates to all levels and is an excellent defensive centerfielder with a plus arm and range.”

The numbers back up those evaluations.

For the Pine Grove Cardinals in the Spring of ‘24, Calle batted a sizzling .611 with seven home runs, 10 triples, 28 runs batted in and 22 steals.

Over the summer, the standout talent batted .426 at the 18U club level with a 1.281 OPS, 10 homers and 21 steals.

Notably, she really stepped up her game in the biggest events: at Boulder IDT and PGF Nationals combined, for example, she batted .500 with six home runs and a 1.622 OPS competing against many of the elite 18U club players across the nation.

Line Drive Softball caught up with Calle this week to learn more about what this talented ’26 has planned ahead…

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LINE DRIVE SOFTBALL Player Spotlight

Name: CALLEE LEFFLER
Hometown/ST: Schuylkill Haven PA
Grad Year: 2026
Position(s): Outfield
Club Team: Newtown Rock Gold- Garvey
High School (City/ST): Pine Grove High (Pine Grove, PA)
GPA: 3.7
Preferred College Major: Speech Therapist

In your eyes, what are some of the top honors and accomplishments you’ve achieved individually and with your teams?
Playing in the 2024 Futures All-American Game which was such an amazing experience all around and being a part of a high-level travel team like Newtown Rock and playing against some of the top teams in the country.

What’s been your most memorable softball experience?
Being selected for and playing in the 2024 Futures All-American Game

What would you say are your strengths on the field? 
Being able to hit the ball to all fields and reading balls in the outfield.

Have you set personal goals for yourself for this year?
After each season, I do a self-evaluation and plan to raise my numbers. Another goal is to become a PGF All American in 2025.

Do you have any softball superstitions? 
I have the same hairstyle for every game.

What would you say is your philosophy in life?
Competitive greatness and effort matter more than skill or talent… and that commitment, resilience, and perseverance will take you far.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be on-field? Off the field? 
I would describe myself as “determined” on and off the field. I set a goal, develop a plan and execute.

What’s been your favorite place you’ve placed softball? 
Playing in the PGF Tournament in Huntington Beach, Calif.

What drives you to play the game of softball?
The love that I have for the game and being able to play with my friends and teammates.

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OFF THE FIELD:

What’s your favorite softball item, like a preferred bat, glove, etc.?
My Easton Ghost Advanced bat.

Favorite school subject: 
Chemistry.

Best way to unwind is…
Watching a movie.

If you have 30 minutes to shop and $100 to spend, where do you go?
I would go and spend it at American Eagle.

Celebrity you’d like most to hang out with… 
I would like to hang out with Simone Biles.

What’s been your favorite vacation or place you’ve visited? 
My favorite vacation is going to the beach with my family.

Favorite college uniform (and why): 
My favorite is Florida State because I like their colors.

If you won a million dollars and had to spend it all in 24 hours, how would you spend it?
I would build a house of my dreams and also buy my dream car.

Calories aside, what food could you eat and never get sick of?
I would never get sick of Chicken Caeser Salads.

Best talent off the field? 
I am ambidextrous… I write with my right hand but, athletically, I do everything left-handed.

What have you learned most about yourself over the last year or two?
Putting in extra work does pay off!

Who inspires you (athletically & non-athletically): 
My Mom inspires me off the field because she shows me what it takes to overcome obstacles that stand in the way.

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 a great teammate on and off the field and, after I’m finished playing, I would like to help coach youth programs.

— Brentt Eads/Line Drive Softball