2029–2030 Elite Softball Prospects Watchlist (Part III)

Multi-Dimensional Athletes Shaping the Next Wave

As the 2029 and 2030 classes continue to take shape nationally, one theme has become increasingly clear: the prospects separating themselves early are not defined by a single tool, but by their ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Speed that pressures defenses. Bats that create runs without chasing power. Defensive versatility that allows coaches to project players across different lineups and roles.

This installment of the watchlist highlights a group of athletes whose games already scale beyond their age group — players performing against elite competition while continuing to add layers to their development. From nationally recognized headliners to Louisiana-grown difference makers, this group represents the type of early evaluations college staffs monitor closely. Spoiler there are no pitchers in this group, next series will be pitcher heavy.

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LG Goldin | MIF / OF | Class of 2029 | Buford, Georgia

One of the premier players in the 2029 class nationally, LG Goldin enters this watchlist as the clear headliner as a standout for Birmingham Bolts Premier 2027 (Alford/Rocky).

Goldin’s production speaks for itself. As a freshman at Buford High School, she hit .512 with nine home runs, 36 RBIs, 38 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases, earning First Team All-County, First Team All-State honors while helping lead Buford to a state championship. That performance carried seamlessly into the travel circuit, where she combined school and travel competition for 23 home runs, 96 RBIs, a 1.582 OP, and 59/61 Stolen bases.

What elevates Goldin beyond the numbers is how complete her overall profile is. She pairs power production with speed, shows consistent efficiency on the bases, and brings defensive reliability at premium positions. Her ability to impact games offensively without sacrificing athleticism or positional value places her firmly among the top long-term evaluations in the class.

Goldin is the type of athlete who fits a wide range of lineup constructions — and one college staffs identify early as a potential program cornerstone.

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Emiry Jeane | OF / MIF | Class of 2029 | Lafayette, Louisiana

A Louisiana standout with growing national traction, Emiry Jeane continues to build a profile rooted in speed, consistency, and versatility.

Competing for Impact Gold National 2029 Holmes, Jeane hit .476 from June through November with a 1.086 OPS, collecting 60 hits, scoring 38 runs, and swiping 15 bases across 53 games. Her .500 on-base percentage reflects an approach built on pressure rather than power — a skill set that translates across levels of competition.

Defensively, Jeane brings range and athleticism, posting a .971 fielding percentage while primarily playing center field. That athletic base is reinforced by her background as a district champion in the 100m and 200m, traits that are now allowing her to expand into the middle infield. As she enters her freshman season at St. Thomas More, Jeane is expected to see time at both shortstop and center field, further increasing her projection value.

Ranked No. 4 among Southwest outfielders and No. 22 nationally among 2029 corner/outfielders by Extra Inning Softball, Jeane represents the type of Louisiana-grown athlete whose game continues to draw broader national attention.

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Emma Knoblauch | OF / 1B | Class of 2030 | Spring, Texas

Few players in the 2030 class bring the championship résumé and consistency that Emma Knoblauch has already assembled.

A longtime member of Impact Gold National 2030, Knoblauch spent much of her select career playing up against older competition before moving fully into her own age group this fall. Across the last three seasons, she has maintained an OPS north of 1.12, with only one season batting below .400 — a level of consistency that stands out even among elite peers.

At the plate, Knoblauch shows advanced plate discipline, striking out just 15 times in 284 plate appearances in 2025. On the bases, she has been caught stealing only once in 48 attempts, underscoring both speed and efficiency. Defensively, she brings positional flexibility, playing both center field and first base, supported by a background as a sprinter and long jumper.

Knoblauch has earned national recognition as a two-time USA Softball All-American Games champion, a USA Softball High Performance Program invitee, and an Alliance National Championship all-tournament selection, validating her production against elite competition.

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Tatum Peacock | MIF / Utility | Class of 2029 | Godley, Texas

Tatum Peacock rounds out this group as one of the more intriguing all-around offensive performers in the 2029 class.

During fall competition, Peacock hit .544 with a 1.402 OPS, collecting 37 hits in 68 at-bats, including six doubles, two triples, and three home runs, while driving in 34 runs. Her .600 on-base percentage reflects an approach that balances aggression with discipline — a combination that continues to fuel her offensive growth.

Defensively, Peacock brings flexibility, playing primarily in the middle infield while also contributing across multiple positions. A multi-sport athlete with a basketball background, she shows strong body control and competitive consistency that translate on both sides of the ball.

Still just 14 years old, Peacock’s blend of offensive production and positional versatility makes her a prospect whose ceiling continues to rise with experience and physical development.

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Closing Perspective

What unites this watchlist is not geography or position — it’s scalability.

Each of these athletes impacts the game in multiple ways. They create runs without relying solely on power, defend at premium positions, and bring athletic traits that allow their games to continue evolving as competition intensifies. Whether it’s LG Goldin’s complete offensive profile, Emiry Jeane’s speed-driven versatility, Emma Knoblauch’s championship consistency, or Tatum Peacock’s emerging offensive ceiling, this group represents the type of early evaluations that shape recruiting boards years in advance.

As the 2029–2030 classes continue to take form, these are names college staffs are not only identifying early — but tracking closely.