LSU Softball 2027 Potential Targets: Part Four

We have been going through the roughly 25–30 players that I feel the LSU Softball staff will key in on when the clock strikes midnight on September 1st. Here is the final installment, and on the eve of September 1st I will post my LSU final class projections on who I think ultimately winds up in the signing class.

Lorelei Gamble | C / 1B

📍 Dripping Springs, TX | Dripping Springs HS | Blaze United 18U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 15 Overall, No. 4 Catcher

• Rating: ★★★★ (97)

• Honors: 2x USA Softball HPP Top Performer, 2x TX 6A All-State, NFCA All-American

High School 2025 Stats:

• .547 AVG | .720 OBP | 23 HR | 66 RBI | 60 BB | 1.516 SLG

• Three games with 3+ home runs

Scouting Report: Gamble brings elite offensive production with raw power that can change a game in one swing. She’s disciplined at the plate, forcing pitchers to challenge her, and has the kind of advanced approach that translates to the SEC. Defensively, her versatility between catcher and first base adds roster value. LSU has a long history of building around dynamic catchers, and Gamble fits that mold perfectly.

Gracyn Needle | MIF / 3B / C

📍 Royal Palm Beach, FL | King’s Academy | Tampa Mustangs Rene-Pynes 16U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 39 Overall, No. 10 Middle Infielder

• Rating: ★★★★ (95)

• Honors: 3x All-County/State, PGF National Champion, USA HPP Top Performer

High School 2025 Stats:

• .676 AVG | .693 OBP | 6 HR | 24 XBH | 40 RBI | 1.958 OPS

Travel Stats:

• .340 AVG | 50 H | 6 HR | 11 2B | 2 3B | 43 RBI

• .958 FPCT | 132 PO

Scouting Report: Needle is a Swiss-army knife defensively, able to handle the middle infield, corner, or even catching duties at a high level. Offensively, she’s a contact-first hitter with sneaky pop and a knack for extending at-bats. Her blend of versatility and offensive consistency makes her the type of player who can plug into multiple roles early in her college career.

Adrian “LuLu” Hutton | C / 1B / 3B

📍 Melissa, TX | Melissa HS | Texas Glory 18U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 33 Overall, No. 8 Catcher

• Rating: ★★★★ (95)

• Honors: 2x USA Softball HPP Top Performer, 2x TX 6A All-State, 2x 5A State Champion

High School 2025 Stats:

• .604 AVG | .701 OBP | 17 HR | 59 RBI | 33 BB | 1.337 SLG

Texas Glory Combined Stats (Fall/Summer):

• .471 AVG | 76 H | 22 2B | 21 HR | 84 RBI

Scouting Report: Hutton is a proven winner who has championship pedigree and the power bat to anchor the middle of a lineup. She consistently delivers extra-base damage and produces runs in bunches. Defensively, her physicality allows her to handle catching duties, while her athleticism gives her options at first and third. SEC programs value players who bring both thump and flexibility, and Hutton checks both boxes.

Emma Pynes | OF

📍 Orlando, FL | Cornerstone Charter Academy | Tampa Mustangs Rene-Pynes 16U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 59 Overall, No. 4 Outfielder

• Rating: ★★★★ (94)

• Honors: PGF National Champion

Travel Stats:

• .402 AVG | 1.235 OPS | 7 HR | 17 XBH | 29 RBI | 37 R | 13 SB

Scouting Report: Pynes is an athletic outfielder with gap-to-gap power and speed that makes her a dual threat. Her ability to hit for average while also driving the ball with authority stands out in a class loaded with offensive talent. Defensively, her range and arm strength project well to any of the three outfield spots, giving her the kind of profile SEC coaches covet.

Janie Goldin | C / OF

📍 Buford, GA | Buford HS | GA Impact Taylor

• Ranking: Softball America No. 57 Overall, No. 11 Catcher

• Rating: ★★★★ (94)

• Honors: All-State, PGF All-American

Travel Stats:

• .565 AVG | 26 SB (26/26) | .995 FP (1 PB in 142.1 innings)

Scouting Report: Goldin is an excellent defender with a polished receiving skill set and advanced game management. Offensively, she is a high-contact hitter who can put pressure on defenses with speed and smart baserunning. Her near-perfect fielding numbers showcase reliability behind the plate, and her athleticism allows her to move to the outfield when needed.

Amariee “Shug” Bradford | MIF

📍 Melissa, TX | Melissa HS | TX Bombers Gold 16U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 117 Overall, No. 31 Middle Infielder

• Rating: ★★★★ (91)

High School 2025 Stats:

• .372 AVG | .495 OBP | 6 HR | 24 RBI | 18 BB | .731 SLG

Travel Stats:

• .300 AVG | .968 OPS | 4 HR | 18 RBI | 7 SB

Scouting Report: Bradford is a gritty middle infielder with a steady glove and the ability to produce quality at-bats. She has emerging power at the plate but is most effective as a consistent gap hitter who puts the ball in play and applies pressure. Defensively, she brings strong hands and quick instincts, projecting as a reliable everyday infielder.

Brynlee Alford | RHP / 1B

📍 New Site, AL | Horseshoe Bend HS | Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2027

• Ranking: Softball America No. 135 Overall, No. 45 Pitcher

• Rating: ★★★★ (90)

Pitching Stats:

• 114 IP | 219 Ks | .735 ERA | .137 BAA | 56 H allowed

• PGF: 12.2 IP | 17 Ks | 5 ER

Hitting Stats:

• .389 AVG | 5 HR

Scouting Report: Alford is a strong right-hander who commands the zone and misses bats at a high rate. Her ability to limit hits and control games through strikeouts makes her a true frontline presence. She also offers offensive value with a powerful bat, giving her two-way potential. SEC staffs prize pitchers who can dominate and still provide lineup depth, and Alford fits that mold.

Evelynn Swartzlander | MIF

📍 North Richland Hills, TX | Birdville HS | Texas Glory 18U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 65 Overall, No. 17 Middle Infielder

• Rating: ★★★★ (94)

• Honors: Patriot Games & TFL Championships All-Tournament, 2x TGCA All-State

High School 2025 Stats:

• .427 AVG | .537 OBP | 20 RBI | 20 SB

Scouting Report: Swartzlander is a sparkplug infielder who makes things happen on both sides of the ball. At the plate, she is a consistent on-base threat with speed that can disrupt defenses. Defensively, her quickness and arm strength allow her to cover significant ground in the middle infield. She profiles as the type of high-energy player that can be a table-setter in a high-powered SEC offense.

Kierstyn Lambeth | 1B / OF

📍 League City, TX | Clear Creek HS | Impact Gold Jazz 16U

• Ranking: Softball America No. 54 Overall, No. 7 Corner Infielder

• Rating: ★★★★ (94)

• Honors: 16U Super Cup Offensive MVP

High School 2025 Stats:

• .441 AVG | .548 OBP | .838 SLG | 30 H | 5 2B | 8 3B | 2 HR | 29 RBI | 23 R | 15 BB

Scouting Report: Lambeth is a physical corner infielder/outfielder with a power bat and run-producing ability. She makes consistent hard contact and brings extra-base pop from the left side. Defensively, her versatility allows her to play both corner infield and outfield spots, making her a valuable lineup piece. Her combination of strength and adaptability gives her long-term SEC appeal.

⚜️ With this final group, LSU’s potential recruiting board rounds out with an impressive mix of power hitters, versatile defenders, and strikeout arms. The Tigers will cast a wide net across the 2027 class, identifying impact players at nearly every position.

As September 1st approaches, attention will now shift toward narrowing the board and beginning to build the class. Sunday, I’ll post my final class projections — a look at which players I believe ultimately commit to LSU. That piece will also outline why I think this staff is on the path to securing back-to-back No. 1 recruiting classes, a feat that would firmly entrench LSU among the nation’s elite on the recruiting trail.