PG KC Summer Showcase
6/9-11/2023
Kai Lane @scoutlane11
The Rain did not stop us from getting to see some great talent in the KC Summer Showcase. Although we did not get to get out on the field Sunday there was some great softball played.
Sadie Sexauer (2025 Columbia, MO) stands at 5'10 and is an outfielder and left-handed pitcher for the 06 Aces Fastpitch. Sadie had an incredible weekend at the plate. In her compact swing, she keeps her hand near her ears, going straight to the softball. She does a great job of barreling up, which would explain her six hits, 4 of them being doubles, one triple, one homerun, 6 RBI, and seven runs scored!
Addison Stephenson Roy (2024 Gardner, KS) is an up-and-coming powerhouse for the KC Zephyrs-Bowen. The 5'6 right-handed catcher, first base, and outfielder show's her high softball IQ by playing each position well and leading her teammates on the field and at the plate. Addison is an athletic, coachable, and energetic softball player. She has a beautiful swing that includes a long extension through the strike zone, along with pitch selection equates to her; 5 hits, including three doubles, one homerun, 8 RBI, and six runs scored!
Neveah Wilson (2024 Independence, MO) is an exciting young athlete; the coaches shift their defense against her to try and compete against Wilson. She throws with her right hand but stands on the left side of the plate. Neveah can stand and square up a pitch, but her superior and most dangerous skill is her ability to put slap, and the ball in play, accompanied by her speed; I witnessed her hit a rigid chopper into the ground to shortstop, and the fielder made a clean play, despite that, Neveah beat the throw to first base. She is athletic; she knows how to run the bases efficiently and purposefully. She is a player who, when she gets on the bases, will steal a base or two and challenge the defense to try and catch her. For the Nebraska Gold, Wilson had eight hits, one double, seven runs, 4 RBI, and six stolen bases.
Fallyn Blankenship (2025 Union, MO) is a true lefty pitcher for the Missouri Crushers Elite; Fallyn is a talented pitcher who has a unique spin on her pitch. She throws a screw, drop, and change and has control of the strike zone, hitting the corners and rivers for strikeouts. In her six innings pitched, Blankenship gained 18 outs, and seven strikeouts; she allowed four hits, four walks, and one error. She was throwing consistently at 59 MPH.
Ashtin Winter (2025 Olathe, KS) is an outfielder, first baseman, and right-handed pitcher for Athletes United. She stands at 5'8 and has an overall athletic build. She is strong and confident in the mound, trusting her defense behind her to make the necessary plays. Winter had an outstanding outing on the mound this weekend. In her five innings pitched, Asthin gained 17-Outs, eight strikeouts, allowed six hits, three walks, and one error. Winter consistently launched her fastball, screw, curve, and rise, at 60 MPH, for strikes.
Peyton Dunham (2026 California, MO) is a right-handed utility player for the 07 Aces Fastpitch. Peyton has a high softball IQ, playing almost every position on the field. She has a coachable athlete making adjustments on the mound when necessary; she has a positive and uplifting attitude toward the game and her teammates in the dugout. She only pitched two innings but caught my attention because of her rise ball, which is more than likely the pitch that gained all four of her strikeouts. The ball starts at eye level and climbs the ladder above the hands of the batter; she will throw it starting when she has one strike on the batter. Peyton spins the softball well and throws between 56-59 MPH. Duhham gained eight outs and allowed two hits, three walks, and one error.