This is Brentt Eads of Line Drive… we’re halfway through our first-ever look at the Class of 2031, but we’re always looking at top talent of all classes and age divisions.

Here’s a look at our HOT 100 schedule for the rest of the year… note that in two weeks we open nominations for our next grad group that we’ll evaluate, the 2030’s:

• 2031 Line Drive HOT 100: Jan. 12 to Jan. 23, 2026
  • nominations are officially open now
• 2030 Line Drive HOT 100: Mar. 16 to Mar. 27, 2026
  • nominations officially open on Feb. 1
• 2029 Line Drive HOT 100: May 11 to May 22, 2026
  • nominations officially open on Apr. 1
• 2028 Line Drive HOT 100: Aug. 17 to Aug. 28, 2026
  • nominations officially open on July 1
• 2027 Line Drive HOT 100: Oct. 5 to Oct. 16, 2026
  • nominations officially open on Sept. 15

Today we spotlight a hard-working Class of 2029 backstop who is being watched closely by college coaches nationally and for good reason: she’s a standout at, and behind, the plate!

Courtesy of her club head coach, Stephanie Kim, we learn more about this fast-rising prospect who we’ll rank in the 2029 HOT 100 later this year (in the spring)…

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Player Name: Olivia Clark

City/ST: Shawnee, Kansas
Grad Year: 2029
Position: Catcher
School: Mill Valley High School
High School Head Coach: Kevin Mosher
Club Team: Top Gun National SKIM
Club Head Coach: Stephanie Kim
Age Division: 14U

Top player stats: .460 on-base percentage, 13 doubles, 35 RBI, only 12 strikeouts in 144 at-bats
Top Honors: USA Softball All-American

Other sports/extracurriculars: Olivia participates in girls flag football and basketball.
GPA: 4.0

Scouting report (by Coach Kim):

Olivia Clark is one of the most advanced catchers in the 2029 class, combining athleticism, strength, and leadership behind the plate.

Defensively, she controls the game with a top pop time of 1.66 seconds and a 60-mph arm, consistently delivering accurate throws that shut down the running game. Her quick transfers, clean footwork, and ability to block and frame make her a reliable and confident presence for her pitchers.

Here’s a clip of Olivia working out she posted on X.com/Twitter earlier today:

Offensively, Olivia swings with intent. With a 70 mph exit velocity, she produces hard contact to all fields and projects for future gap and home run power. Her compact swing path and strength allow her to consistently drive the ball, making her a potential middle-of-the-order hitter at the next level.

Athletically, Olivia is built for durability and explosiveness. She squats 200 pounds, showcasing exceptional lower-body strength that fuels her quickness, catching ability, and offensive power.

Her 3.0-second 20-yard dash highlights her burst and agility, making her effective both behind the plate and on the bases.

Olivia’s intangibles are just as strong as her physical tools. A USA All-American (Region 7), she is a vocal leader, high-IQ player, and relentless competitor who thrives in pressure situations.

With elite defensive tools, emerging offensive power, and a strong leadership presence, Olivia Clark is a legitimate High School All-American candidate and a strong Line Drive HOT 100 prospect in the 2029 class.