College softball, an earlier decision than you expect
This was an article I wrote highlighting the prevalence of early recruiting in college softball. Many girls, even in middle school, are actively recruited by college programs. This story was published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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After visiting the University of Tennessee’s campus last fall, Logan Caymol knew it was the place she wanted to play softball. In November, she made a verbal commitment to play at UT after high school.
However, it will be quite some time before she steps on the field for the Lady Volunteers. Caymol is still a freshman at Buford High School.
According to the website goldfastpitch.com, Caymol is one of 99 girls in the class of 2018 who have verbally committed to Division I schools. And they are not even the youngest players to do so: 13 girls in the class of 2019 already made commitments…