LSU Softball 2027 Recruiting Class — Part 3

The 2027 class for LSU is going to be filled with elite talent across the country. In this third installment of our recruiting spotlight, we highlight seven more names that Tiger fans should get to know ahead of September 1st.

Bayleigh Taylor

Team: Hotshots Nationals Nelson 18U • High School: Liberty High (Liberty, TX) Position: Middle Infield • Rating: ★★★★ (Softball America, #31 overall)

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• Travel Ball (Summer): .394 AVG, 51 H, 41 RBIs, 18 BB

• High School: .458 AVG, .546 OBP, 7 HR, 51 RBIs

• Accolades: Offensive Player of the Year (Liberty HS)

Scouting Report: Bayleigh Taylor brings a polished offensive game and a reliable glove in the middle infield. A natural table-setter who can also drive the ball out of the park, she’s proven she can perform at both the travel and high school level. Her balance of consistency and power makes her a player LSU fans will want to keep close tabs on as she continues to develop.

Jillian Wimmer

Team: Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2027 (Alford/Rocky) • High School: Coatesville Area HS (Coatesville, PA) Position: Middle Infield • Rating: ★★★★ (Softball America, #86 overall)

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• High School (Sophomore Season): .484 AVG, 9 HR, 22 BB, 1.621 OPS (8 games)

• Accolades: 2025 PA HS Softball Coaches Association 6A First Team All-State

  
  

Scouting Report: Wimmer is one of Pennsylvania’s premier bats, and LSU could be looking to take the state’s two best in Wimmer and Gonglik. With big-time offensive production and the glove to stay in the middle infield, she projects as a versatile, impact player. Her blend of power and discipline at the plate makes her one of the most intriguing names in the 2027 class.

Lilia Alleman

Team: Impact Gold 16U Jazz/Vaughn • High School: Assumption HS (Napoleonville, LA) Position: Pitcher • Rating:  (Regional standout, LSWA All-State)

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• Record (2025): 17–6

• ERA: 1.64 • Strikeouts: 212

• Accolades: LSWA Class 4A First-Team All-State, led team to Division II Nonselect State Championship Game

Season Highlights:

• Semifinal vs. Brusly: One-hitter, 8 Ks, 1 BB (4–0 win)

• Quarterfinal vs. North Vermilion: One-hitter, 9 Ks, 2 hits (HR, 4 RBIs, 4–0 win)

• Regional vs. Pearl River: Four-hitter, 14 Ks (2–0 win)

• Championship Game vs. North DeSoto: Doubled at plate, tough 6–5 loss

Scouting Report: Alleman has established herself as one of Louisiana’s top pitchers in the 2027 class. With elite strikeout numbers and the ability to dominate high-pressure playoff games, she’s proven she can handle the biggest stages. Her bat also plays, showing clutch power in key moments. LSU fans should see her as an in-state name to watch closely.

Zariya Mabion

Team: Top Gun National 16U • High School: Ray-Pec Panthers HS (Raymore, MO) Position: Outfield • Rating: 4-Star, 2027 Recruit (Softball America #47)

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• Summer 2025: .338 AVG, .399 OBP, .824 SLG, 1.223 OPS

• Hits: 48 (16 1B, 12 2B, 3 3B, 17 HR) • RBI: 58 • Runs: 47 • BB: 13 • SB: 10

Scouting Report: Zariya is a true 5-tool player — she hits for power, has elite speed, and owns a big-time arm in the outfield. She led her Top Gun squad in home runs (17), doubles (12), and triples (3) while finishing second in RBI (58). One of the top outfielders in the 2027 class, Mabion’s ability to impact the game in every facet makes her a surefire next-level difference-maker.

Samantha Nichols

Team: Corona Angels • High School: Central Catholic HS (Modesto, CA) Position: Shortstop • Rating: 4 Star Softball America

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• High School 2025 (Sophomore): .495 AVG, .508 OBP, 52 H, 45 RBIs, 7 HR, 19 SB

• Fielding %: .952

Scouting Report: Nichols made her mark as a top-of-the-order spark plug and steady defensive shortstop. Her ability to hit for average while providing power (7 HR) and speed (19 SB) makes her a versatile threat. Known for clutch playoff performances and consistent multi-hit games, Samantha projects as a high-impact middle infielder at the next level.

Asher Thompson

Team: Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2027 (Alford/Rocky) • High School: Bacon County HS (Nicholls, GA) Position: Middle Infield • Rating: 4-Star, #84 Overall

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• Summer Travel Ball: .320 AVG, 5 HR, 25 Runs, 6 SB (100%), 21 RBIs

• High School Season: .517 AVG, 6 HR, 32 Runs, 22 RBIs

• Accolades: Select 30 Home-Run Derby Champ

  
  

Scouting Report: Thompson combines a powerful bat with consistent production at both the travel and high school level. He’s shown the ability to hit for average and power, scoring runs and driving in key RBIs while maintaining perfect base-stealing efficiency. A versatile middle infielder, Asher projects as an immediate impact player at the next level.

Marleigh McDonald

Team: MOJO Ramsey/Fisher 18U • High School: Smithville HS (Smithville, MO) Position: Utility / Outfield • Rating: 4 star by Softball America #126 overall

Quick Facts / Stat Box

• Summer 2025: .412 AVG, .919 OPS, 56 H, 17 RBIs, 41 Runs, 25 SB

• 2-Year Club Ball Totals: .423 AVG, .963 OPS, 101 H, 30 RBIs, 75 Runs, 44 SB

• 2-Year High School Totals: .539 AVG, 1.293 OPS, 90 H, 49 RBIs, 75 Runs, 88 SB

• Speed: 2.7-second home-to-first confirmed by 3 college coaches

  
  

Scouting Report: McDonald is a dynamic, game-changing player who combines elite speed with high-level hitting ability. Over her high school and club career, she’s consistently produced at a remarkable level, stealing bases, scoring runs, and hitting for both average and power. Her 2.7 home-to-first speed makes her a constant threat on the bases, while her versatility and consistent production position her as a next-level impact player for a P4 program.