Recruiting: 100 New Verbals Since Sunday Added to Our Master Commit Spreadsheet Including Oregon State, Brown, Army and Dartmouth (Nov. 11, 2026)
By Brentt Eads
November 11, 2026
Recruiting: 100 New Verbals Since Sunday Added to Our Master Commit Spreadsheet Including Oregon State, Brown, Army and Dartmouth (Nov. 11, 2026)
Sofia Chavez, a 2028 middle infielder and junior at Los Alamitos (Calif) High on the Dartmouth softball field during her recent campus visit to the Ivy League school.
Since starting our 2026-2027 edition of the Master Commit Spreadsheet on Sept. 1, we now have now 1,737 commitsin the little over two months since then!
Of those, 660 are for the current juniors (2028’s) and 978are 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…
SoCal Standout 2028 MIF Sofia Chavez Headed to the Ivy League
Sofia Chavez, a talented 2028 middle infielder from Orange County in Southern California, attends Los Alamitos High and plays for the OC Batbusters Legacy 18U team coached by Clay Lara.
Sofia Chavez
One of her proudest moments in softball happened last year when she was chosen to represent Mexico at the 2025 WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup in Italy.
Wearing “Mexico” across her chest and competing alongside her teammates against national teams from around the world is something she’ll always treasure and, as a starter who batted at the top of the lineup, she helped Team Mexico finish fourth.
That experience strengthened her confidence and independence while teaching her to handle the pressure of international competition.
That thrilling experience rolled into this fall’s recruiting process which saw the last couple weeks be eventful ones.
Sofia on her official visit to Dartmouth.
On Monday, November 3rd, Sofia committed to the admissions process at Dartmouth College in the Ivy League to play Division I softball via a Zoom call with Head Coach Hillary Smith and Assistant Coach Xen Penny just a few days after her official visit.
The athlete’s mother, Maria Chavez, notes:
“Sofia had such a wonderful time getting to know the coaches, spending time with the team and other recruits, and exploring the beautiful campus and small town of Hanover (New Hampshire).”
“She even got to tailgate and watch the Dartmouth versus Harvard football game! Everyone made her feel so welcome, and she came home excited and able to picture herself there.”
And what are the infielder’s thoughts on this exciting opportunity?
“I thank God for this blessing and for putting the right people in my life to help me get here,” Sofia answers.
“On my official visit, Coach Hill, Coach Xen, (Assistant) Coach Jaz (Jazmine Esparza), and the team made me feel so welcome. The coaches believe in me, and that means a lot. I’m excited to learn from them and be part of what they’re building at Dartmouth.”
Sofia Chavez makes a play in the infield for Los Alamitos (Calif.) High.
Along with the softball program itself, we asked Sofia, what else stood out to you on your visit?
“I loved the campus, the athletic facilities, and the community,” she responded. “Getting to spend time with the team made it easy to picture myself there. I also loved how much support student-athletes have with classes, softball, and preparing for life after college.”
Sofia will be going from the West Coast to the East Coast… any concerns about being that far from home?
“Moving so far from my family will be hard,” she admitted, “but knowing I’ll have that support makes me feel more comfortable.”
She feels like, in time, Dartmouth will be her home away from home.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to play the sport I love while getting an education that can help me build my future,” Sofia concluded.
“I left my visit feeling like Dartmouth was a place I could grow and call home.”
We asked the same question to mom… how will you adjust to your softball-playing daughter being so far from home?
Sofia Chavez proudly modeling her Team Mexico jersey.
“I’ve never missed a game,” Maria answers, “so knowing I won’t be there for every one of them will be hard, but I’ll always be her biggest supporter, no matter how far away she is.”
“As her mom, part of me wishes I could keep her closer, but I’m so proud of the confidence Sofia’s shown in choosing this opportunity.”
“My husband and I fully support her and are excited for what’s ahead. We’re so proud of Sofia. She’s faced her share of challenges, but she’s continued to work hard and believe in herself through it all.”
Knowing she’ll have coaches who believe in her, a great support system, and a welcoming community gives us comfort, especially with her being so far from home.”
“We feel truly blessed that softball has given her this opportunity to receive an incredible education and build a strong foundation for her future.”
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…
COMMITTED! I am so blessed and excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at Oregon State University! Thank you God for the journey you have led me through! Everything has a purpose, and I couldn’t be more grateful. He has led me to exactly where I am meant to be! Thank you to my amazing family for all the support and sacrifices that you have made for me. All the long travel days, missed events, early mornings, late nights, and countless hours of games and practices. You have been there with me through every high and every low and have supported me through and through. I’m beyond lucky to have you by my side! Thank you to all my past and present coaches; Coach Chan, Coach Mike, Coach Teo, Coach Robert, Coach Lamar, Coach Tony, Coach Laura, Coach Tory, and my strength and conditioning coaches, Coach Sharp and Coach Karl, for everything you have done and invested in me! A special thank you to Coach Bay: everything I am is because of you! Words won’t ever be enough to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. All the time and effort you have poured into me means more than you know. Whether it be a lesson or I need someone to talk to, I can always turn to you, and I am forever grateful to have a person like you in my corner! Last but definitely not least, thank you so much to Coach Berg, Coach Leyba, Coach Dom, Coach Scott, and the entire Oregon State staff for giving me this amazing opportunity! There is no place I’d rather be. I can’t wait to get to work! GO BEAVS!🖤🧡 @LadyDukesLamar @DiamondAddicts @LineDsoftball @ExtraInningSB @SoftbalAmerica
I’m beyond grateful to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Concordia University Irvine! First I want to thank Crystal and Rose for their belief in me. I am so excited to be a Golden Eagle and the chance to play for you and your incredible program! Coach Jess… Thank you for always being there for me and always having my back. I am so grateful for everything you’ve done for me and you seeing me for exactly who I am. I wouldn’t have gotten here without you! Colleen, I am the pitcher I am today because of you. You’ve pushed me to be better, cheered for me when I’ve reached my goals, and counseled me when I needed it. Thank you for the last 10 years!! You not only helped me to be successful as a pitcher, but helped me learn how to steer through the mental challenges of softball. Coach T… You taught me how to play at the highest level. You stepped up not just as my coach but as my big sister. Thank you for pouring into me over the last 3 years. I’m forever grateful for everything you’ve done for me! Coach Peri you have become the person who makes me laugh when I need it most. You’re also the only person who ever laughs at my jokes. Thank you for always being positive, happy, and full of joy! Jacey, I don’t even know where to start. You have grown to be one of my best friends in the world on top of being the best trainer I could ever ask for. You are such a light in my life and I can’t even say how grateful I am for you. To my Mom and Dad, you have believed in me from the beginning. Thank you for every opportunity you’ve given me and for being there for me always. I couldn’t have gotten here without you. And to my team… I love you all so much! You guys make me better everyday and I would not be the player I am without each and every one of you! I’m so grateful for all of you and I can’t wait to be a Golden Eagle! @CASnobarVentoza @cuisoftball @CrystalRosenth1 @roseimbriano @JessicaVentoza
Since starting our 2026-2027 edition of the Master Commit Spreadsheet on Sept. 1, we now have now 1,737 commits in the little over two months since then!
