At just 15 years old, Rachel Clegg is already doing something that usually takes pitchers much longer to learn: she is starting to control not just her pitches, but the moment itself.

The Langley, British Columbia native in the Class of 2028 has quickly established herself as one of the top pitchers in Canada for her age group.

Competing with Fusion 2010 and Fraser Valley Fusion Caskey, the 5-foot-9 right-hander has developed into a presence in the circle that goes beyond physical tools, showing a level of composure that continues to separate her.

That level of control wasn’t limited to one weekend—it carried through her entire 2025 season.

At the 2025 U15 Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in Winkler, Manitoba, Rachel delivered one of the most dominant tournament performances in the country last year.

Against the top teams in Canada, all of whom had qualified through their provincial championships, she threw 25 innings without allowing an earned run, striking out 48 hitters and earning Tournament MVP honors while leading her team to a national title.

Rachel’s impact was most visible when the games mattered most.

In the semi-final against the Vaughan Vikings, she threw a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits while striking out 17 in a 2–0 win.

In the championship game against the host Central Energy team, she entered in the sixth inning and closed out the final 1.2 innings with five strikeouts to secure a 2–1 victory.

Performances like that tend to shift how players are talked about across the country.

It also set the stage for what came next.

Representing Softball Canada at the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup, Rachel proved that her success translated beyond Canada.

Across 31 innings, she posted a 1.35 ERA and struck out 43 hitters, earning the award for Best Earned Run Average at the tournament.

Her no-hitter against Australia became the headline, but it was her ability to consistently control games against international competition that stood out just as much.

It’s not just the results that stand out; it’s how she goes about it.

There is a steadiness to how she works. The pace does not change much, regardless of the situation, and that is not something you often see this early in a pitcher’s development.

“I hope they notice how locked in and focused I am on every pitch,” Rachel says, “and how confident I am out there in myself and the team behind me.”

That presence has been developed, not assumed. Earlier in her progression, there were moments where innings could get away from her, not because of a lack of ability, but because of how quickly small mistakes could build.

“I had one game where I hit five batters and my coach had to pull me,” Rachel recalls. “I had to really decide if I wanted to keep pushing through.”

Instead of trying to force a traditional approach, her development took a more individualized turn.

Working with pitching coach Kim Wright, she began to lean into a style that matched how her body naturally moved. The adjustment allowed her to stop working against herself and start building confidence in what felt right.

“I have probably had to work the hardest on my mindset, being able to move on to the next pitch instead of dwelling in the past,” the athlete explains.

That shift is now showing up in how she handles higher-level hitters. At this level, execution matters, but so does the ability to stay present, adjust quickly, and avoid patterns hitters can anticipate. It is a more advanced layer of pitching, and one she is already learning to manage.

“I want to be the one that starts the big games,” Rachel stresses, “and is counted on to go in and win innings for my team.”

That mindset carries into how she handles pressure. Instead of building big moments into something different, she works to make them feel familiar.

“I try to tell myself that it is no different than any other game.”

Her development has also extended beyond Canada. She has begun gaining experience with the Northwest Bullets 16U – Dawson/Muir team competing in events such as the PGF Shootout and Arizona Last Blast.

In limited action with the Bullets, she faced 45 batters, allowed six hits, recorded nine strikeouts and posted a 0.677 ERA. Rachel is slated to attend the Louisville Independent Day Softball Tournament in Boulder, Colorado this Summer as well as PGF Nationals in California later this year.

Behind all of this is a routine built on consistency. School, strength training, team practices, and additional pitching work at home—often with her sister catching—make up the daily structure.

“I am very committed to my goal of NCAA Div 1,” the sophomore standout says. “Every time I step on the field, that is what I am thinking about.”

For a Canadian athlete, that goal requires intention.

Opportunities to be seen are more limited, and each performance carries more weight. It demands consistency, but also clarity in how you approach each opportunity.

Rachel is currently uncommitted, but at this point that says more about timing than it does about trajectory.

She has already proven she can dominate at the national level, earning Tournament MVP at the 2025 U15 Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championships, and she has backed it up internationally with the Best ERA award at the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup.

The next step is not about whether she can compete at a higher level… it is about who recognizes it first.

Tyler Johnstone/Line Drive Correspondent

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Rachel’s Basics for College Coaches:

* Grad Year: 2028

* Position: Right-handed pitcher

* Pitch Velocities: Fastball: 64 mph | Drop ball: 63 mph | Curveball: 61 mph | Rise ball: 59 mph | Change-up: 51 mph

* Height: 5-foot-9

* Hometown: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

* Club Team: Fusion 2010 / Fraser Valley Fusion Caskey

* Status: Uncommitted

* Recruiting Video: CLICK HERE

* Social Media:

• Instagram: @rachelclegg2028
• Twitter: @rachelclegg2028

* Recruiting Profile: CLICK HERE

* Coach References:

Sam Caskey
Head Coach, Fraser Valley Fusion
Phone: 604-897-8110
Email: samcaskey20@gmail.com

Kim Wright
Pitching Coach
Phone: 604-619-7802
Email: coachkim@shaw.ca