Players to watch (recruiting)

Olivia May P Conklin Raiders 2013: May is a tall lanky pitcher for the Conklin Raiders, which is a squad that has been very nice to the Atlantic 10 in the past, including the great Brandice Balschmiter. May is solid in the circle and at the plate. She is a talented player who could be a nice addition to any A10 squad.

Kristina Dillard C/OF NJ Breakers 2013: Dillard is a catcher and outfielder from the NJ Breakers. Dillard was a solid performer at Premier Nationals this past season going .500 in two games action for the Breakers. Atlantic 10 schools need players that can perform at the brightest stages and Dillard fits that bill.

Alyssa Dewes C/OF NJ Intensity 2013: Is a catcher and outfielder for the NJ Intensity, which has been a Division 1 softball factory over the past few years. Dewes is not only an outstanding catcher, but she is also a dangerous threat at the plate too. Dewes can hit for power and she is also lightning quick. UPDATE Verballed to Syracuse

Brittany McNulla C RI Thunder 2014: McNulla is latest stud at catcher for the RI Thunder, which has produced some very good players at the position of catcher, including Olivia Godin who is headed to UMass, Nicole Lundstrom who has verballed to Syracuse, and Jayme Mask who is currently at Boston University. McNulla has a cannon behind the plate and she swings an extremely powerful bat. McNulla was named All State in New Hampshire after her freshman season and she is a serious contender for NH Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2012.

Gianna Hathaway SS RI Thunder 2014: Hathway is a great athlete with the ability to play just about anywhere on the field, though she is probably most suited for shortstop. She swings a strong righthanded bat and will likely find herself in the heart of the order of whichever college she decides on. Hathaway has power and speed and the Atlantic 10 would do well to nab her.

Gianna Hathaway

Hannah Anderson 3B/2B RI Thunder 2014: Anderson is a speedy infielder for the RI Thunder and she will be an incredible asset to whoever picks her up. Anderson will find herself at the top of some college's order and it is our hope that it will be an Atlantic 10 one.

Sarah Harriman LHP Worcester Hawks 2014: Harriman is a talented lefty from Maine who can really bring it in the circle. She pitches for former Olympic coach Ralph Raymond and his Worcester Hawks squad. Harriman went 1-1 at ASA Gold Nationals this past summer with a 2.05 ERA in 13.2 innings. The Atlantic 10 could always use another southpaw and Harriman could be a good one to bring on board.

Sarah Harriman

Kayla Finacchiaro RHP Polar Crush 2015: Is a young athletic pitcher for the Polar Crush Gold and she has a very bright future ahead of her. Finacchiarro is already hitting speeds in the mid-60s despite being just a freshman in high school. Finacchiarro has tremendous potential and she is definitely a D1 caliber player.

Taylor Weaver P/1B NJ Intensity 2014: Weaver is a versatile pitcher for the NJ Intensity and she a tall powerful athlete that will be an impact performer on whichever college team she ends up on. Weaver would definitely be a nice pickup for an A10 school.

Megan Colline RHP NJ Inferno 2014: Colline is a talented pitcher and first baseman from the NJ Inferno. Colline can really bring it from the circle with solid speed and movement. She is no slouch at the plate either, as she can put a serious charge into balls at the plate.

Julia DiMartino

Julia DiMartino RHP New Era Diamond Girls 2015: Is a talented young pitcher out of Western New York who can really bring it. DiMartino pitches for the New Era Diamond Girls and is already attracting some serious attention from college. DiMartino has been clocked in the 60s and her ball has some good movement as well.

If you know of any more players we should keep an eye out for, please email atlantic10softball@gmail.com