Pictured: Ciara Babcock, a talented 2027 outfielder/pitcher with Athletics Mercado NST, on the campus of King University, a private, Presbyterian-affiliated university located in Bristol, Tenn. which plays softball in the Div. II Conference Carolinas.

Since our last update of the Line Drive Master Commit Spreadsheet on April 19th, 50+ more players have been added to give us over 2,350 commits now!

Starting last Sept. 1, we have seen players from all over the country–even Canada–commit… primarily in the Class of 2026 & 2027 but some 2024’s and 2025’s as well.

If your team has players not included yet, please email the player info to: Brentt.Eads@LineDriveMedia.com.

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SPOTLIGHT COMMIT OF THE WEEK

Ciara Babcock is a 2027 Line Drive Media HOT 100 honoree from Southern California who is having a tremendous prep career at Temescal Canyon (Lake Elsinore, Calif.) High and was honored last summer as a 2025 Line Drive Media High School All-American (Outfielder)…

Here’s how her bio read:

Ciara is a talented left-handed slapper who batted .500 this year in 44 games and 122 plate appearances while getting 57 hits scoring 55 runs. Her on-base percentage was .525, her OPS 1.116 and she stole 16 bases while only striking out four times all season. She also did some pitching and went 7-1 with 30 K’s and a1.67 ERA in 52 innings pitched. She has blogged for Line Drive including one from Feb. 2025 titled “Softball Has Shaped Me In Ways I Never Imagined.”

In her prep career, Ciara has played 60 games and in 154 plate appearances is hitting .461 with an even .500 on-base percentage. She’s also stolen 23 bases in high school with an 88 percent success rate.

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This week, the talented junior announced she’d be playing post-high school at King University, a faith-based private school in Tennessee.

She shared with Line Drive Media this weekend what led her to decide to commit to play for the Tornado softball team…

“Choosing King University was a decision that came from both my love for softball and my desire to grow as a student and person,” she began.

“Throughout my recruiting process, I wanted to find a school that felt like home—somewhere I could compete at a high level while also being surrounded by people who genuinely cared about me on and off the field. From the first conversations with the coaches and players at King, I felt welcomed and supported. They made it clear that I would not just be another athlete, but part of a family.”

Ciara continued, explaining that the Tornado college softball program met everything she was looking for.

“Softball has always been a huge part of my life, and I wanted to continue playing at the next level in a program that pushes me to be my best,” the high school junior stated.

“King University stood out because of its strong athletic culture, competitive program, and commitment to helping athletes succeed academically as well. I knew I wanted a place where I could challenge myself, improve my skills, and be surrounded by teammates who shared the same passion and work ethic. King gave me that opportunity and made me feel confident in my future there.”

Ciara stressed that the fit felt perfect in every way.

“Another big reason I chose King,” she continues, “was the environment and values the university represents. I wanted a school where I could feel comfortable, stay focused on my goals, and continue growing both personally and academically.”

“The campus, coaching staff, and overall atmosphere showed me that this was the right fit. Committing to King University feels like the start of an exciting new chapter, and I’m beyond grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way—my family, coaches, teammates, and friends.”

I’m excited to announce my commitment and cannot wait to continue my softball journey as a Tornado!”

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Here are a few of our recent additions who shared their happy news on social media including twin sisters!

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

NOTE: We now publish the updated list weekly–every Sunday.

• Sundays Only (through Sept. 1): check out our updates on the latest verbals since the previous update + our “master list” of all those who have committed since Sept. 1 in primarily the 2027 & 2026 classes.