(SB) High School Softball Recruits

Here are some links on our 2nd highest rated 2026 commit, Brooklyn Gidley:
Brooklyn Gidley's A&M Consolidated High School Career Home
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Softball America on Instagram: "Top 25 recruit, Brooklyn Gidley, recently announced her commitment to Florida She joins top-ranked recruit and travel ball teammate, RHP Caroline Stanton, who committed to Florida last week Read More On3.com/softball @gatorssb | #SoftballAmerica"
Brooklyn Gidley's Softball Recruiting Profile

 

'Amazing journey:' Matanzas softball pitcher Leah Stevens commits to the University of Florida | Observer Local News

Pretty amazing story:

“I want to go into propulsion and designing rocket systems and things like that,” she said. “The University of Florida is really good with research, so I'll be in some research opportunities and networking that are really amazing. They have a really good aerospace program. I'm really excited because Florida is kind of the epicenter of aerospace. It’s the best of both worlds. It’s everything I wanted in my college experience. I’m going to a great school for softball. It’s a great academic school. It’s close to my parents; they can come to my games. So it's just everything I wanted.”

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But the softball offer seemed like an impossible dream just five months ago. Stevens missed her sophomore softball season after suffering from a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, a type of stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain's venous sinuses which prevents blood from draining out of the brain. Stevens was on blood thinners and blood-clot dissolving medications for over a year. She was told she may not be able to play softball again.

But she returned last year and had an outstanding junior season. While still recovering, she compiled an 11-4 record in the pitching circle with a minuscule 0.87 earned run average and 196 strikeouts in 88.2 innings pitched — she struck out more than two batters per inning.

 

That's the kind of person we want in our athletic programs. Someone who has wanted to be a Gator all her life, has been through some difficulties and very much appreciates the opportunity, is brilliant and talented as well. We, also, has the top-rated pitcher in the nation (from Georgia, I think) coming in next year as well.

 

This young lady should not only be committed but signed. She will be here this coming fall.