Let me say that when I began to look at this that I didn't realize that when I finished I would come to the conclusion that this class of 2017 is probably the best class that has ever come out of Kentucky. Big time names committed to big time schools. I don't think we will see a deeper class in the next decade.

 

I got to also mention that this list is not in order. This is one persons opinion based on info. I get and also watching these players. I heard these lists were being posted on FB as rankings. NO! These are opinions of one person trying to get more coverage on softball. I miss good players so let me know and I will get them on my watch list.

 

Here we go

 

1. Mallory Peyton-IF/P Madisonville North Hopkins. UK Committ. Hit 500 and had 16HR's for the best offensive team in the state. Can they get back to Owensboro because there are high expectations in Hopkins Co.

2. Kaylee Tow- Madisonville North Hopkins.She hit 700 last year. 700! Alabama commit also had 19HR's in the regular season.

3. Jessica Tucker-2b/OF East Jessamine. Hit 512 last year and a big reason her team went to State in 2015.

4. Olivia Suski-P/OF Male. finished 17-5 last year and seemed to always come up big when her team needed it. Will need to do as much this year to get back to state.

5. Bailey Curry-C Anderson County. On her way to being States all time HR leader, Hit 16 last year along with a 562 average

6. Lauren Johnson-IF Daviese County. UK Committ hit 583 and had an amazing 71 RBI's in 2015. Expecting to get back and do more in Owensboro in 2016

7. Lindsay Renneissen-IF Bullitt East. Evansville Committ Always a gritty player that finds ways to help her team win. Was all state as a freshman and had a solid year in 2015

8. Jordan Thomas-OF Marion Co. Western KY Committ- great outfielder that hit 400 with 5HR's in 2015.

9. Taylor Thomas-IF Elizabethtown. Her Dad was a great player and he passed it on. Great all around talent with big power.

10. Kara Decker-IF Grayson County. Decker does not get a lot of press especially being at Grayson but she is a Mizzou commit and she is a great player from the left side.

11. Ally Klein-IF Holy Cross. Holy Cross has a overlooked program in Jefferson County and Ally has been a big part of it for the last several years. Really nice player that is expected to carry the load in 2015

12. Bethany Todd-P Woodford County. Another example for the loaded Yellow Jackets. UK Committ. Widely considered to have the best rise ball in the state.

13. Caitlin Karo-P Woodford County. Are you kidding me Woodford's staff is ridiculous not to mention JR Ariel Daily who probably should be on this list. Karo is very solid. She's a UT Martin commit

14. Shelby Nunn- in speaking with some who see her play at South Warren she's got one of the best change ups in the state. Has been overlooked on the recruiting trail but have heard that some offers have started to come her way.

15. Haile Fain-IF Scott County. Hit 336 last year for the Cardinals and her team has been to back to back state tournament appearances.

16. Haley Meyers-P/IF/OF Newport Central Catholic. 17-9 as a sophomore with a solid bat as well. One of Northern KY’s best.

17. Laylee Burchell-OF/P Magoffin County. 2015 had a 488 avergage, 14-8 on the mound and was an All State selection

It is a great class - a lot of D1 talent and early commits, some to the biggest schools in the softball world. It's also great that many of them chose to stay with KY-based travel teams. 6 of the girls on that list play on 1 team.

Trying to think through other names... Kendall Smith probably should be on that list too.

PH I can't put the whole Stunners 99 on the list. LOL! Yep she's a good player but tried to get some flavor around the state with the group. I could have 10 more on here really easily.

Kendall's not on that Stunners team that I know of. I think she's now with Dobina's Sluggers after Southern Force 99 blew up. That team has 2 or 3 off this list as well.

Madeline Bowlds from Daviess Co committed to WKU plays for TN Fury

That is a great group of girls!!

Bobbythe Brain don't you coach one of the stunners teams? There sure a lot of there players on the team "9"and you did say you could have put them all on the team. Yes they are good players but there are more out in the state then from one Organization.

Point of this is to start a conversation right? Throw out some names. I don't know all of those names but 12 of them are committed to D1 schools so it's hard to argue with that. If you're looking for someone from every region, then no, you're not going to get the top 15 across the state.

Peyton Hamm, Oldham Co. Lefty outfielder. Covers a lot of ground.

Let me say that when I began to look at this that I didn't realize that when I finished I would come to the conclusion that this class of 2017 is probably the best class that has ever come out of Kentucky. Big time names committed to big time schools. I don't think we will see a deeper class in the next decade.

 

I got to also mention that this list is not in order. This is one persons opinion based on info. I get and also watching these players. I heard these lists were being posted on FB as rankings. NO! These are opinions of one person trying to get more coverage on softball. I miss good players so let me know and I will get them on my watch list.

 

Here we go

 

1. Mallory Peyton-IF/P Madisonville North Hopkins. UK Committ. Hit 500 and had 16HR's for the best offensive team in the state. Can they get back to Owensboro because there are high expectations in Hopkins Co.

2. Kaylee Tow- Madisonville North Hopkins.She hit 700 last year. 700! Alabama commit also had 19HR's in the regular season.

3. Jessica Tucker-2b/OF East Jessamine. Hit 512 last year and a big reason her team went to State in 2015.

4. Olivia Suski-P/OF Male. finished 17-5 last year and seemed to always come up big when her team needed it. Will need to do as much this year to get back to state.

5. Bailey Curry-C Anderson County. On her way to being States all time HR leader, Hit 16 last year along with a 562 average

6. Lauren Johnson-IF Daviese County. UK Committ hit 583 and had an amazing 71 RBI's in 2015. Expecting to get back and do more in Owensboro in 2016

7. Lindsay Renneissen-IF Bullitt East. Evansville Committ Always a gritty player that finds ways to help her team win. Was all state as a freshman and had a solid year in 2015

8. Jordan Thomas-OF Marion Co. Western KY Committ- great outfielder that hit 400 with 5HR's in 2015.

9. Taylor Thomas-IF Elizabethtown. Her Dad was a great player and he passed it on. Great all around talent with big power.

10. Kara Decker-IF Grayson County. Decker does not get a lot of press especially being at Grayson but she is a Mizzou commit and she is a great player from the left side.

11. Ally Klein-IF Holy Cross. Holy Cross has a overlooked program in Jefferson County and Ally has been a big part of it for the last several years. Really nice player that is expected to carry the load in 2015

12. Bethany Todd-P Woodford County. Another example for the loaded Yellow Jackets. UK Committ. Widely considered to have the best rise ball in the state.

13. Caitlin Karo-P Woodford County. Are you kidding me Woodford's staff is ridiculous not to mention JR Ariel Daily who probably should be on this list. Karo is very solid. She's a UT Martin commit

14. Shelby Nunn- in speaking with some who see her play at South Warren she's got one of the best change ups in the state. Has been overlooked on the recruiting trail but have heard that some offers have started to come her way.

15. Haile Fain-IF Scott County. Hit 336 last year for the Cardinals and her team has been to back to back state tournament appearances.

16. Haley Meyers-P/IF/OF Newport Central Catholic. 17-9 as a sophomore with a solid bat as well. One of Northern KY’s best.

17. Laylee Burchell-OF/P Magoffin County. 2015 had a 488 avergage, 14-8 on the mound and was an All State selection

 

Besides another stellar year in the circle (including No-Hitters #7, 8, 9, 10, & 11), the 2nd Team All-State pitcher had a breakout year at the plate as she led NewCath in: Hits 39, doubles 11, triples 7, SLG% .778, & AVG .433.

Curry hit 20 home runs last year so now she holds the single season record and is only a few shy of holding the career record.

Saw on facebook that Ariel Dailey from Woodford committed to Lousiana Tech. Jenny Chapman is also committed/signed there. That's at least 5 D1 commits or signings for Woodford that I've seen.

What happened to Bobby the brain? I was waiting for the senior list, and maybe a list of best middle school players playing up.

Interested in seeing it