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Class of 2028 Rankings

Michaela Landers, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2028

Meet the#1 Playerin the Country

Michaela LandersWaxahachie, Texas

The most complete middle infielder in the class. Landers pairs a disciplined, line-drive right-handed swing with plus range up the middle and an internal clock that never rushes. She controls the zone, steals bases in bunches, and turns the routine play into an out every single time.
Rule42 Scouting Report · by Jen McIntyre

The Boardby Jen McIntyre

1–150 of 150 · all positions

01

Michaela LandersTexas Bombers 18U

Michaela LandersMIF

The most complete middle infielder in the class. Landers pairs a disciplined, line-drive right-handed swing with plus range up the middle and an internal clock that never rushes. She controls the zone, steals bases in bunches, and turns the routine play into an out every single time.

Velocity ArmVelocity ArmElite velocity out of the circle.Velocity Arm
Power BatPower BatGame-changing home run power to all fields.Power Bat
RangerRangerPlus range and first-step quickness in the field.Ranger
02

Kylie HoldenUnity Johnson 18U

Kylie HoldenMIF

Holden is a strong, elite shortstop who is showcasing all the physical tools to be successful at the next level. She can run, drive balls for power, land her barrel consistently on both halves of the plate, and has high level defensive skills. She has a plus arm, enabling her to make plays from the 5/6 hole, can finish plays on the run, and deliver a strike to the plate on a relay from the outfield.

SpeedSpeedTop-end wheels that turn singles into doubles.Speed
Command ArtistCommand ArtistPinpoint command — lives on the black.Command Artist
Cannon ArmCannon ArmPlus-plus arm strength from the field.Cannon Arm
03

Sophia SchladerBeverly Bandits 16U Conroy

Sophia SchladerRHP

Schlader, a true two-way, sits at 65-66mph, she can command the zone, change speeds, and has elite spin. Equally impressive is her ability to play in the infield as well as drive the ball for power.

Command ArtistCommand ArtistPinpoint command — lives on the black.Command Artist
Spins to WinSpins to WinWipeout spin and movement on the breaking ball.Spins to Win
No-Fly ZoneNo-Fly ZoneSuffocating rise ball hitters can't square up.No-Fly Zone
04

Caelyn CamposOC Batbusters Stith 18u

CC
OF

Campos a true 5-tool player and is one of the most elite outfielders in the class. The lefty bat has power to all fields, can adjust from pitch to pitch, has plus plus bat speed, and is an elite runner. Campos can run balls down in the outfield and has a plus arm to complete her game. This is a high-level prospect who has the ability to make an immediate impact at the next level.

Cannon ArmCannon ArmPlus-plus arm strength from the field.Cannon Arm
Spins to WinSpins to WinWipeout spin and movement on the breaking ball.Spins to Win
Pure ContactPure ContactElite barrel control with a low chase rate.Pure Contact
05

Annie SheltonHotshots Nelson 18U

Annie SheltonRHP

Shelton has velocity and spin and plenty of swing and miss ability. She has played up an age class at a high level and competed against some of the elite hitters throughout the summer.

Disciplined EyeDisciplined EyeRarely expands the zone; controls the count.Disciplined Eye
No-Fly ZoneNo-Fly ZoneSuffocating rise ball hitters can't square up.No-Fly Zone
SpeedSpeedTop-end wheels that turn singles into doubles.Speed
06

Kate McCartneyLady Magic Munoz

Kate McCartneyMIF

McCartney an elite athlete playing shortstop for the Lady Magic squad. She has power that translates well in her swing and is a durable athlete who can play for days. She has a strong arm, can make plays from the 5/6 hole, and a smooth release. Offensively, she has homerun power to the pull side and can consistently drive balls to the right center gap showcasing her ability to be on time in her swing.

Spins to WinSpins to WinWipeout spin and movement on the breaking ball.Spins to Win
Velocity ArmVelocity ArmElite velocity out of the circle.Velocity Arm
Vacuum GloveVacuum GloveSoft hands and sure defense — nothing gets by.Vacuum Glove
07

Emma JohnsonLady Magic Munoz

Emma JohnsonC

Johnson is one of the top power hitting catchers in her class. She has home run power to the opposite field as her ability to let the ball travel and transfer power is elite. She is a plus receiver with a strong arm and steals strikes for her pitcher. She commands the field and blocks well in the dirt.

Vacuum GloveVacuum GloveSoft hands and sure defense — nothing gets by.Vacuum Glove
Velocity ArmVelocity ArmElite velocity out of the circle.Velocity Arm
Spins to WinSpins to WinWipeout spin and movement on the breaking ball.Spins to Win
08

Ryann HarrisTexas Bombers Gold 16U

Ryann HarrisC

Harris is a power bat for the Texas Bombers 16u squad. She collected three home runs in two games with in-game exit velocities in the upper 70's consistently. Showed adjustability in her swing and favored the inside half of the plate. A strong player with the power to hit in the middle of a lineup.

Pure ContactPure ContactElite barrel control with a low chase rate.Pure Contact
Cannon ArmCannon ArmPlus-plus arm strength from the field.Cannon Arm
Power BatPower BatGame-changing home run power to all fields.Power Bat
09

Sydney RootOC Batbusters Stith 18u

Sydney RootRHP

Root lives in the 66-67 range in game, can go up and down as well as east and west with a changeup. She helped her team to an Alliance National Championship, playing up an age group. Her rise ball is elite with tight, consistent spin and the ability to throw it at multiple levels. This is a high-level prospect in the class.

No-Fly ZoneNo-Fly ZoneSuffocating rise ball hitters can't square up.No-Fly Zone
Vacuum GloveVacuum GloveSoft hands and sure defense — nothing gets by.Vacuum Glove
Disciplined EyeDisciplined EyeRarely expands the zone; controls the count.Disciplined Eye
10

Joley BennettTexas Bombers 16u

Joley BennettCorner Infielder

One of the top corner prospects in the class. Bennett has the tools to be elite at the next level. She has a plus arm, can move vertically to cover bunts, and can play on one foot. She has a high game IQ, plays fearlessly and has plus power at the plate. Her bat will play well in the middle of an offensive lineup.

RangerRangerPlus range and first-step quickness in the field.Ranger
Vacuum GloveVacuum GloveSoft hands and sure defense — nothing gets by.Vacuum Glove
Cannon ArmCannon ArmPlus-plus arm strength from the field.Cannon Arm
11

Kate LoshAces Fastpitch

Kate LoshRHP

She can hit 70, sits in the high 60's in game and can cover both up and down in the zone with confidence. Losh has strong leg drive off the mound and at 6'1", there is a lot to like about her ability to continue to develop. She is a true two-way player, crushing the ball out of the park to lift her team.

Power BatPower BatGame-changing home run power to all fields.Power Bat
RangerRangerPlus range and first-step quickness in the field.Ranger
No-Fly ZoneNo-Fly ZoneSuffocating rise ball hitters can't square up.No-Fly Zone
12

Star GutierrezWarrior Academy

Star GutierrezOF

Gutierrez is one of the top outfielders in the class. She is a true lefty, lefty with a sweet, smooth swing. She is balanced in her approach and can utilize the ground for power. Defensively, she can cover gap to gap and goes back on the ball with ease. With a plus arm, she provides the potential to save runs on defense.

Velocity ArmVelocity ArmElite velocity out of the circle.Velocity Arm
SpeedSpeedTop-end wheels that turn singles into doubles.Speed
Command ArtistCommand ArtistPinpoint command — lives on the black.Command Artist
13

Makenzie ThomasImpact Gold Jazz 16U

Makenzie ThomasMIF

A power hitting shortstop with high level bat to ball skills and plus plus raw offensive power. Thomas has solid defensive skills, with the ability to move to a corner position at the next level. She has the potential to be a force in the middle of the offensive lineup.

SpeedSpeedTop-end wheels that turn singles into doubles.Speed
Disciplined EyeDisciplined EyeRarely expands the zone; controls the count.Disciplined Eye
Pure ContactPure ContactElite barrel control with a low chase rate.Pure Contact
14

Reagan EldredBlaze United

Reagan EldredRHP

Eldred bust onto the scene this Summer and continued to improve against high level competition. She has long levers, can reach the upper 60s and can work east/ west and up in the zone. She shows an offspeed to keep hitters off balance. One of the high level projectable prospects on the mound in the class.

Command ArtistCommand ArtistPinpoint command — lives on the black.Command Artist
Disciplined EyeDisciplined EyeRarely expands the zone; controls the count.Disciplined Eye
Vacuum GloveVacuum GloveSoft hands and sure defense — nothing gets by.Vacuum Glove
15

Petyon UsheryAthletics Gold Tamborra 18U Gold

Petyon UsheryOF

Ushery showed elite skill on both sides of the ball throughout the Summer. She has a plus arm, can cover ground in the outfield, has a good first step on reads, and can range back on balls. She showed plus power at the plate and above average speed. She has the tools to be a complete outfielder at the next level.

Cannon ArmCannon ArmPlus-plus arm strength from the field.Cannon Arm
Pure ContactPure ContactElite barrel control with a low chase rate.Pure Contact
Velocity ArmVelocity ArmElite velocity out of the circle.Velocity Arm
16

Khloe WilliamsImpact Gold Jazz 16

Khloe WilliamsCorner Infielder

Williams is a high-level prospect with a strong frame. She is most comfortable on the right side of the field. Can play outfield and first base with a plus arm and power in her bat. There is a lot of room to grow with an already elite level start.

Disciplined EyeDisciplined EyeRarely expands the zone; controls the count.Disciplined Eye
Power BatPower BatGame-changing home run power to all fields.Power Bat
Spins to WinSpins to WinWipeout spin and movement on the breaking ball.Spins to Win
17

Teuila Jaelynn Eteaki

OF

Athletics Mercado Hovermale/ Tidd · 2028 · San Marcos, TX

18

Ali Evans

RHP

NW Bullets · 2028 · Richland, WA

19

Rhymee Rutherford

OF

Texas Glory 16 · 2028 · Pryor, OK

20

Payton Wilson

MIF

Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier · 2028 · Sharpsburg, GA

21

Brooklyn Evans

C

Armor Elite · 2028 · Acworth, GA

22

Gia Ryan

MIF

Warrior Academy · 2028 · Danville, CA

23

Tara Tarnowski

RHP

Impact Gold Jazz 16U · 2028 · Cypress, TX

24

Ava Lastovka

RHP

Fury Robinson · 2028 · McEwen, TN

25

Jessa Hettiger

MIF

OC Batbusters Stith · 2028 · Lancaster, CA

26

Jayde Palmer

MIF

Hotshots · 2028 · Orange Beach, AL

27

Addison Hawks

RHP

Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier · 2028 · Mount Airy, NC

28

Raegan Brandt

Corner Infielder

Midwest ROI · 2028 · Lincoln, NE

29

Ivee Rastatter

RHP

Beverly Bandits 16u Glass · 2028 · Springfield, OH

30

Annabel Raftery

C

OC Batbusters Legacy Black · 2028 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

31

Kelsey Burden

MIF

Lady Dukes · 2028 · Helena, AL

32

Nevaeh Wilson

MIF

Firecrackers 18u · 2028 · Pomona, CA

33

Jessica Hinnant

RHP

Texas Bombers 16u · 2028 · Smithville, TX

34

Mori Henderson

OF

Athletics Tamborra · 2028 · Calhoun, GA

35

Savannah Vargas

C

Texas Glory 16 · 2028 · Dallas, TX

36

Kyndall Johnson

MIF

Beverly Bandits 16u Glass · 2028 · Brooksville, KY

37

Ashleigh Bronowicz

MIF

Texas Glory · 2028 · South Riding, VA

38

Lelei Salue

Corner Infielder

OC Batbusters · 2028 · Anaheim, CA

39

Summer Pence

RHP

Birmingham Thunderbolts · 2028 · Luray, VA

40

Megan Kuiper

RHP

Premier · 2028 · Woodstock, IL

41

Braylyn Saenz

MIF

Aces Fastpitch · 2028 · Moore, OK

42

Melody Soto

RHP

Texas Bombers · 2028 · La Villa, TX

43

Malie Satete

C

LK Black · 2028 · Las Vegas, NM

44

MK McMullan

RHP

Unity Johnson 18U · 2028 · Orange Beach, AL

45

Ashlynn Kennedy

MIF

Texas Bombers 16U · 2028 · Cibolo, TX

46

Abbey Crockett

MIF

Birmingham Thunderbolts · 2028 · Gardendale, AL

47

Kyrinn Vaughn

OF

Impact Gold Jazz 16 · 2028 · Liberty Hill, TX

48

Rylee Silva

RHP

Wildcats Premier · 2028 · Modjeska Canyon, CA

49

Keira O'Brien

RHP

Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier · 2028 · Fort Mill, SC

50

Kendall Ponatoski

OF

Beverly Bandits Moran 16U · 2028 · Hamilton, OH

51

Ashlyn Davis

Corner Infielder

Lady Dukes Mayfield · 2028 · Baton Rouge, LA

52

Emory Whisner

RHP

Turnin' 2- Pezz · 2028 · Frazeysburg, OH

53

Dailynn Battee

Corner Infielder

Corona Angels · 2028 · Fontana, CA

54

Teuuaina Sanchez

MIF

Corona Angels · 2028 · Lake Elsinore, CA

55

Aubrey Kresbaugh

MIF

Turnin 2 Pezz · 2028 · Commerce Township, MI

56

Maisey McCarty

RHP

ROI Midwest · 2028 · Lincoln, NE

57

Ella Fleming

C

Unity Johnson · 2028 · Mount Dora, FL

58

Trinity Onigbanjo

OF

Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier · 2028 · Beverly Hills, CA

59

Leona Eichholz

RHP

Lightning · 2028 · Harvard, IL

60

Ella Tinsman

RHP

Gold · 2028 · Hastings, NE

61

Zoey Abdullah

OF

Texas Bombers 18u · 2028 · Hollywood, FL

62

Scarlett LaBriola

Corner Infielder

Firecrackers 18u · 2028 · Coto de Caza, CA

63

Madeline Bittman

Corner Infielder

Lady Magic 16u · 2028 · Livermore, CA

64

Londynn Shine

Corner Infielder

Athletics · 2028 · Broken Arrow, OK

65

Laynie VanAken

RHP

Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier · 2028 · Coldwater, MI

67

Mackenzie Herzog

RHP

Unity Johnson · 2028 · Moncks Corner, SC

68

Lucely Kutz

MIF

Epic National · 2028 · Moore, OK

69

Maliyah Lewis

OF

Texas Bombers 16u · 2028 · Missouri City, TX

70

Brooklyn Mireles

RHP

OC Batbusters Stith · 2028 · Chatsworth, CA

71

Maddie Reed

RHP

Unity Johnson · 2028 · Pottstown, PA

72

Sophia Hernandez

MIF

Athletics Mercado Hovermale Tidd 16u · 2028 · Downey, CA

73

Kamryn Stankus

OF

Turnin 2 Pezz · 2028 · Hudsonville, MI

74

Katie Wrigley

RHP

Impact · 2028 · Atlanta, GA

75

Nia Talataina

Corner Infielder

Athletics Mercado Hovermale Tidd 16u · 2028 · San Diego, CA

76

Marcela Attar

MIF

Athletics Madden · 2028 · Norman, OK

77

Ainsley Morvan

MIF

Texas Bombers 16u · 2028 · Logansport, LA

78

Wesley Thornton

MIF

Impact · 2028 · Alamo, TN

79

Michelle Kolone

Corner Infielder

Top Gun National · 2028 · Stillwater, OK

80

Lydia Hamrick

MIF

WOW Factor · 2028 · Buford, GA

81

Jules Jackson

OF

Unity Johnson · 2028 · Woolwich, NJ

82

Regan Wise

C

LTG · 2028 · Elk Grove, CA

83

Keira Luderer

C

Impact · 2028 · Los Angeles, CA

84

Mia Ennis

OF

Voodoo · 2028 · Metairie, LA

85

KK Encinas

OF

Athletics Mercado Hovermale Tidd 16u · 2028 · Chino Hills, CA

86

Nylah Melendez

C

USA Athletics · 2028 · Stevenson Ranch, CA

87

Dakota McDaniel

RHP

Impact Lynch · 2028 · LaGrange, GA

88

Lainie Keefer

C

Unity · 2028 · Charleston, IL

89

Grace Tonga

OF

Top Gun National · 2028 · Stillwater, OK

90

Jaiden Stell

C

AZ Rising Kobasew · 2028 · Buckeye, AZ

91

Nahla Hurst

OF

Texas Glory 16u · 2028 · Flower Mound, TX

92

Rylee Kobasew

MIF

AZ Rising · 2028 · Scottsdale, AZ

93

Vivien McKernan

MIF

Texas Glory 16u · 2028 · Prosper, TX

94

Audrey Seiler

RHP

Lady Dukes Lamar 18u · 2028 · Elberfield, IN

95

La'Breah Sands

RHP

Fury · 2028 · Lakeland, FL

96

Aliyah Moore

Corner Infielder

Texas Bombers 16u · 2028 · Pearland, TX

97

Millie Fox

Corner Infielder

Beverly Bandits · 2028 · Chattanooga, TN

98

Megan Wrigley

Corner Infielder

WOW Factor · 2028 · Atlanta, GA

99

Ella Poulin

RHP

Athletics Mercado 16u · 2028 · Point Loma, CA

100

Skyla Saito

C

Firecrackers · 2028 · Kapolei, HI

101

AJ Jarzab

RHP

Beverly Bandits · 2028 · Hermitage, PA

102

Kaelyn Deckerd

RHP

St. Louis Chaos · 2028 · Daisy, MO

103

Maddie Rhodus

OF

Lady Magic 16u · 2028 · Vacaville, CA

104

Siena Myers

C

WOW Factor · 2028 · Atlanta, GA

105

Tommi Ewing

MIF

Premier · 2028 · Grove City, OH

106

Madynn Dunham

RHP

Select · 2028 · Crete, NE

107

Addi Ellis

RHP

Top Gun National · 2028 · Charles City, IA

108

Kaleah McCarter

RHP

Louisville Lady Sluggers Velotta · 2028 · Fishers, IN

109

Peyton Udall

C

Storm Mathis · 2028 · Phoenix, AZ

110

Peyton Cleary

MIF

Select · 2028 · Kansas City, MO

111

Kennedy Cuthbert

Corner Infielder

Birmingham Thunderbolts · 2028 · Pike Road, AL

112

Lila Manfredonia

RHP

Ohio Outlaws · 2028 · Independence, OH

113

Katelyn Batroff

C

Athletics Tamborra · 2028 · Marietta, GA

114

Taylor Nash

Corner Infielder

Power Surge · 2028 · El Cajon, CA

115

Keke Jordan

C

Impact · 2028 · Chattanooga, TN

116

Ava Capek

Corner Infielder

Texas Bombers 16u · 2028 · Canyon Lake, TX

117

Jayla Gladden

OF

Birmingham Thunderbolts · 2028 · Chattanooga, TN

118

Evie West

RHP

Fury Platinum X Pickett · 2028 · Monroe, LA

119

Kenzie White

Corner Infielder

Mojo Pardue · 2028 · Clarksville, TN

120

Adriana Layne

OF

Top Gun National · 2028 · Plantation, FL

121

Ashlyn Hunt

RHP

Unity Johnson · 2028 · Sussex, WI

122

Courtney Bandy

RHP

Top Gun National · 2028 · Belton, MO

123

Jazzy Centers

Corner Infielder

Lousiville Lady Sluggers Velotta · 2028 · Macon County, TN

124

Sinitalela Heleta

Corner Infielder

LTG 16U · 2028 · Elk Grove, CA

125

Aliyah Mitchell

OF

Epic National · 2028 · Yukon, OK

126

Juls Huber

MIF

D1Vision · 2028 · Walnut Grove, GA

127

Charli Kupferle

MIF

Top Gun National · 2028 · St. Louis, MO

128

Tinley Goodson

MIF

Unity Johnson · 2028 · Poquoson, VA

129

KJ Spann

Corner Infielder

Team NC · 2028 · Colquitt, GA

130

Kaylee "Mouse" Cardoza

Corner Infielder

Beverly Bandits Komara · 2028 · Chino, CA

131

Hatsumi Peterson

C

Impact Vallery · 2028 · Hartselle, AL

132

Raelyn Dubrish

RHP

Texas Glory 16u · 2028 · Flower Mound, TX

133

Julianna McNeely

Corner Infielder

Armor Elite Lynch · 2028 · Marietta, GA

134

Kate Greiner

Corner Infielder

Athletics Tamborra · 2028 · Milton, GA

135

Bradyn Young

OF

Texas Glory 16u · 2028 · Melissa, TX

136

Aimee Batroff

Corner Infielder

Athletics Tamborra · 2028 · Marietta, GA

137

Evie Martin

OF

Birmingham Thunderbolts · 2028 · Viera West, FL

138

Macie Brashears

MIF

Birmingham Thunderbolts · 2028 · Helena, AL

139

Bri Seffens

MIF

Lady Magic 16u · 2028 · Rocklin, CA

140

AJ Tatum

Corner Infielder

Warrior Academy · 2028 · El Cerrito, CA

141

Khloe Kolb

C

Athletics Tamborra · 2028 · Murfreesboro, TN

143

Tenley Lynch

MIF

Armor Elite Lynch · 2028 · Cumming, GA

144

Jaeda Tucker

RHP

Fury Platinum X Higdon-Carr · 2028 · Chattanooga, TN

145

Aiyana Mitchell

Corner Infielder

Epic National · 2028 · Yukon, OK

146

Chaden Chatelain

RHP

AZ Rising Kobasew 16u · 2028 · Agoura Hills, CA

147

Shaniya Jackson

Corner Infielder

Top Gun National · 2028 · Lonoke, AR

148

Kendra Nelsen

OF

Athletics Mercado 16u · 2028 · Corona, CA

149

Kylee Warehime

C

LLG · 2028 · Myrtle Beach, SC

150

Amiyah Currie

Corner Infielder

Armor Elite · 2028 · Jonesboro, AR