Since starting our 2026-2027 edition of the Master Commit Spreadsheet on Sept. 1, we are approaching 1,100 commits in the six weeks since then.

Of those:

• 525 are for the current junior class (2028’s)
• 501 are seniors (2027’s)

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

And now would you believe we have our first 2029 commit?

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Our First Class of 2029 Commit

That’s right, we have our first current sophomore who’s committed and that is (drum roll)…

Marissa Santori, a catcher who plays with the Wisconsin Stingrays and has verballed to Crown College, a Div. III school in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis.

A member of the Upper Midwest Atlantic Conference, the Polars (a great nickname for a school in Minnesota, don’t you think?) went 21-18 this year, but only 5-13 in conference.

Also, it should be noted that while DIII programs don’t award athletic scholarships, student athletes: “can still receive financial help through academic merit scholarships, need-based grants, institutional funds, federal and state aid, and outside scholarships,” according to an article on the school’s website when discussing this pertaining to track & field.

Here’s the X.com post from last Thursday when Marissa made her commit public:

I am so blessed and excited to announce my verbal commitment to play softball at Crown College! I want to thank God, my family, and Coach Jones for this amazing opportunity! Go Polars!✝️🤍💜 @CrownPolars @WIStingrays @AccelerationMke @WUHS_Athletics https://t.co/DU1GggOmg5

— Marissa Santori (@MSantori2029) October 8, 2026

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Doubling Up

Our last update before this was last Sunday, so it’s just been three full days since then, but several college programs got at least two commits in that time including:

• Baker (2, NAIA)
• Cal (2, Div. I)
• Dickinson College (3, Div. III)
• Huston – Tillotson (2, NAIA)
• Marshall (2, Div. I)
• Nevada (2, Div. I)
• Taylor (2, NAIA)

One of the Cal 2028 commits is especially noteworthy.

Pitcher Rylee Silva, who plays for the Wildcats – Holcomb/Knight team, was ranked No. 4 in the Line Drive Media 2028 HOT 100 which was released last month.

Here’s how her bio read:

T-4—Rylee Silva, P, Wildcats 16U – Holcomb/Knight
Playing in one of the strongest hotbeds of softball in the country, Orange County, Calif., Rylee has separated herself as an elite two-way player who competes at the highest level throughout the whole year in both high school and travel ball. Her Orange Lutheran High team led by Steve Miklos has won two CIF Southern Section titles and, more recently, has captured seven straight Trinity League championships; impressive as it’s one of the most competitive leagues in not just the state, but the nation. Rylee earned 1^st Team All-County and All-CIF Southern Section Div. 1 honors after recording a 1.13 ERA with 111 K’s in 105.2 innings and a .457 batting average. For her two-year perp career, Rylee has a .183 BAA and is strong on defense with a .975 fielding percentage.  And effective and overpowering pitcher who is a three-sport athlete, she also competes in basketball and flag football.

Rylee should be an impact player immediate for the Bears in the ACC when she steps on campus.

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Commit Spotlight

We have a great spotlight today on a commit from last Saturday in the 2028 class—Gracie Martinez, a middle infielder and utility player from Davis, Calif. who plays with the Lady Magic 16U – Muñoz team and has committed to the University of Nevada.

Here’s her excellently written recap on how the recruiting journey went for her and what advice she would extend to younger players following in her footsteps…

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My recruiting journey with the University of Nevada, Reno started back in 2024 at the Bombers Invitational in Texas.

I was a 2028 athlete playing up on a 2027 team, competing on the national stage. We were playing the Bombers when the Nevada coaches came to watch my team compete.

Over the next couple of years, I explored different schools, attended camps, and consistently sent emails and videos to so many coaches.

Knowing they couldn’t respond to me yet because of the recruiting rules, I just kept putting in the work, focusing on getting better every day and trusting that my hard work would eventually open doors.

I’ve been so fortunate to have Lady Magic coaches and trainers who believe in my potential, challenge me, and give me honest feedback about what I need to improve. I just kept working hard and whenever I stepped on the field I played with my heart.

Last fall, I started receiving mail from Nevada, and this past summer, I was invited to attend their camp.

I absolutely loved it!

What stood out most was the coaches’ energy, attention to detail, and genuine love for the game. It was clear this wasn’t just a camp to check a box like others I had been to—the Nevada coaches were truly invested in teaching and developing players.

They were leaders with collegiate, professional, and Olympic experience and I knew these were coaches I could learn so much from.

The Nevada coaches continued showing up at my tournaments throughout the summer and I kept sending them emails and videos.  When September 1st arrived, they called me!

From that first conversation, they made it clear how much they valued the player I am today and believed in my potential. I never had to question where I stood with them because they told me, and that meant so much to me.

Something else I loved was hearing the coaches say they recruit girls who are passionate about the game as much as they are. That’s exactly how I feel about softball!

I love competing, working hard, and getting better, and I want to be surrounded by teammates and coaches who share that same excitement for the game. I know I play my best when I’m having fun and feeling the joy of being out on the field.

Hearing the Nevada coaches say they could see that joy in the way I play was so rewarding because it meant they saw something in me that I really value about myself as a player.

One of the hardest parts of recruiting was putting my blinders on after September 1st.

Seeing other players in my class committing made it hard not to compare timelines, but I reminded myself to trust my own process. I continued visiting schools and building relationships with coaches across multiple divisions because I wanted to make the right decision.

I also learned about the “Broken Leg Test” from my recruiting coordinator: If you could never play softball again, would you still want to attend that school?

When I went on my Nevada visit and spent the entire day with Coach Vic, Coach Jill, Coach Carli, and Coach Sara, I knew my answer was yes.

They showed me everything the campus had to offer. I loved the campus, the student-athlete resources, the details about the Mountain West Conference, and that I will be relatively close to home.

Most importantly, I could see myself thriving there. By the end of the two-day visit, I knew I didn’t need to go anywhere else—I had found my place!

The best advice I received in this process was” “Go where you are wanted.” Nevada made me feel that way every step of the way.

My advice to younger athletes is to keep working, keep putting yourself out there, and don’t let someone else’s timeline become yours. The right opportunity will come, but you can’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and put in the work!

It takes sacrifices, dedication, and a lot of hard work.

Recruiting is mentally challenging, and there will be moments when doubt starts to creep in. But in those moments, remind yourself why you started. Trust your journey, surround yourself with people who believe in you, and never lose the joy of playing the game you love.

Most importantly, keep playing for that 5-year-old little girl who just wanted to play softball; she had no idea how far her dreams could take her.

I’m so grateful for my family, coaches, trainers, and teammates who helped me get here.

Committing to Nevada on October 10th was a dream come true, and I can’t wait to be part of the Wolf Pack!

BATTLE BORN!

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Totals Overall & Over the Last 3 Days

We’re now 6 weeks into the launch of the live recruiting period for the current high school juniors and are at 525 commits in the Class of 2028 already which are listed in our Master Commit Spreadsheet below!

And we’re also including 2027’s and others like JC transfers so we have almost 1,100 total commits since Sept. 1!

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.

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

*** Click HERE to see our 2025/2026 database of nearly 4,000 commits!

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Here are some recently who have posted their happy news on social media:

I am very excited to announce my commitment to play softball at @ArmyWP_Softball. Thank you Coaches @JenConsaul @jessgorman01 and @CoachRama1 for trusting me to be part of something bigger! With a legacy of service to country from my parents, I am able to walk in my dream of playing softball while continuing on to serve our great country! I give God all the praise and Glory! Duty. Honor, Country. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious in itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 #GoArmy #humblegrind #AGTG #focusedfaith @WestPoint_USMA @WestPointWomen @GoArmyWestPoint @NCSA_Softball @D1Softball @DiamondAddicts @hotshotsnation @LadyArrowSB @BrianWe19349850 @CoachShinn7 @PrepSoftball @ExtraInningSB @LineDsoftball @SoftbalAmerica @DfwSho Pending appointment

— Keelyn Constancio – Committed (@KeeMonk23) October 12, 2026

GOD IS SO SO GOOD ✝️ I’m beyond blessed and grateful to announce I’ll be continuing my academic and athletic career at Liberty University 🩵❤️ First, I’d like to give all the glory to God! He has guided me through every high and low and has given me the ability to play the sport I love! I wouldn’t be where I am today without His constant unconditional love and support! I want to thank Coach Vic, Coach Britt, Coach Rene, Coach Sean, Coach Travis and Coach Peter for believing in me and pushing me to be my best! I wouldn’t be who I am today without you all! Words can’t begin to express how grateful I am for the countless hours you’ve all poured into me to help me achieve my dreams! To Coach Leo, you’ve helped me through my ups and downs with my swing and I can’t thank you enough! There is never a dull moment during our lessons and you’ve pushed me so much to become my best! To Leah Murray, between being my defense coach and my trainer, you’ve helped me more than anyone knows. Thank you for supporting me and being there for me through every emotion. You will always be my biggest role model! I love you always! To my parents, thank you for sacrificing every weekend to make my dreams come true. The countless early mornings, long car rides and late nights spent together is something I’ll always cherish. To my brother and sister, thank you for sitting through every inning, cheering the loudest and always being my biggest supporter. I love you all very much and can’t imagine what this process would’ve been like without yall! To my teammates, thank you for being my life long best friends through everything! Always remember to trust His plan and path for you because everyone will find their home! And to Coach Dot, Coach Fagan, Coach Sami, and Coach Kirby, thank you for giving me the opportunity to play at the next level and believing in me as not only an athlete but as a person as well! I can’t wait for what’s ahead! GO FLAMES AND GO GOD 🩵❤️🔥 @LibertySB @CoachDot_LU @kickem2theKIRB @SamiFagan @CameronKFagan @TMReneDaddis @MustangsRene @TampaMustangs @victoriadaddis @brittanyymcg @leobsbl @TheBallplex @LeahMurray88 @CresseySP @MizunosportsUSA @UWAA_United @DiamondAddicts @UncommittedUTR @BradyVernon @SoftbalAmerica @DfwSho @Softball_Home @SoftballRecruit @SBRRetweets @d1fastpitch1 @scanlansports @D1Softball @LegacyLegendsS1 @TopPreps @GMSportsmedia1 @Get2collegAth @MaxPreps @fastpitchwatch @AScholarsBrand @LvlUpSportsX @D1Proscouts @Top_D1Recruits @los_stuff @gatorjack72 @SportPrepX

— Kennedy Coplen 2028 (@kennedycop2028) October 12, 2026

HEADING TO THE 304!! So incredibly blessed and excited for this opportunity!! 💚🦬🤍 @HerdSB @mzerkleee @RileyBlampied @AlyHarrell @DrewCalloway6 @LineDsoftball @ExtraInningSB @VerbalCommits @THEWOWSB @PrepSoftball @MvilleSBOH @Marysville_JT @HerdZone @Topsiswear @SoftbalAmerica @gatorjack72

— Brie Jennings 2028 (@BrienneJen86403) October 12, 2026

I am beyond excited to officially announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career playing Division I softball at UMBC! First, I want to thank God and my family for always supporting me, believing in me, and making so many sacrifices to help me chase my dreams. I couldn’t do this without you, and I’m forever grateful for everything you do for me. A huge thank you to Coach Steinman, for pushing me, believing in me, listening to me , and helping me become the player I am today. Thank you for all the time, hard work, and dedication you’ve put into me. Thank you to Coach Stelma and the entire UMBC coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity. I’m so excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to get to work! 💙💛 This journey hasn’t been easy, but every challenge has helped me grow and get closer to this moment. I’m so blessed and excited for what’s ahead! GO RETRIEVERS! 🐾🥎 @coach_steinman @chris_stelma @UMBCsoftball

— Kaelyn Brown• KB (@Kaelyn_Brown1) October 11, 2026