Base Info
Name:
Grace Hoyle
Class:
2030
Committed:
No
Positions:
RHP, 1B, 3B
Height:
5-6
Weight:
150
Bats:
L
Throws:
R
GPA:
3.8
Major:
Undecided
High School:
Del Norte
Club Team:
Athletics Mercado Garcia (#25)
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
Stats
SKILLS: 58 mph fastball, 63 mph exit, 52 mph IF, 3.4 Home-1st, 7.2 Home-2nd, 13.7 Home-Home
2025 CLUB: .470 BA, .559 OBP, .691 SLG, 85 H, 55 2B, 8 3B, 1 HR, 65 RBI, 46 R
Athletic honors
2026 14U Athletics Mercado Garcia
Qualified for AFA Nationals
Big City Sports Tournament Champions
2025 14U Athletics Mercado Garcia
Big City Sports Tournament Champions
AFA Nationals – Top 8 Finish
Triple Crown World Series – Top 8 out of 75 teams
2025 Athletics Mercado Lorenzo (Guest Player)
5th place at Alliance Fastpitch Open Nationals
Premier Girls Fastpitch – Top 25 Finish
2024 14U Athletics Mercado Garcia
AFA National Qualifier – 2nd place/14 teams
Big City Sports 14U – 1st place
Big City Sports 16U – 1st Place
2024 14U Youth All-American Games (H.S. Division)
Evaluations
With a 3.8 GPA, Grace Hoyle exemplifies academic excellence with her discipline and ability to balance rigorous coursework with elite-level competition. On the field, she is a dynamic RHP with a commanding presence, consistently hitting 58 MPH with precision and control. As a lefty power hitter, she demonstrates exceptional offensive production, boasting a .470 batting average and a 63 MPH exit velocity. Her ability to drive the ball to the fence, combined with a patient approach at the plate, makes her a reliable run-producer. Ranking 1st on her team in RBIs, she capitalizes on scoring opportunities with a strategic gap-to-gap approach.
Defensively Grace is highly versatile, excelling at third base – her preferred position when not in the circle – while also showing strong capability at first base. Her overhand throw reaches 53 MPH, and her agility and field awareness allow her to make quick, accurate plays.
Beyond her physical talents, Grace possesses the intangibles that define elite competitors. A cognitive learner with a relentless work ethic, she actively seeks improvement and applies feedback with precision – an advantage sharpened by her father’s expertise as a pitching coach. Grace’s leadership and composure under pressure set her apart, as she thrives in high-stakes moments and delivers when her team needs her. She is highly coachable, mentally tough, and driven by a competitive fire that elevates her performance and inspires those around her. Whether in the pitcher’s circle, at the plate or in the field, she approaches the game with resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With her combination of academic strength, athletic versatility and championship mindset, Grace Hoyle is an outstanding NCAA prospect primed to make an immediate impact at the collegiate level.
— Susan Kemper, ScoutU Softball Scout, Susan@ScoutU.com, 604-808-5215
Academics and other activities
GPA: 3.8
Academic Achievements: Honor Roll (2024 & 2025)
Other Sports: Flag football
Extracurricular Activities: NCL
Community Service: Operation Homefront, Interfaith, Youth in Transition
Schedules
2026 CLUB
March 7-8: March Mayhem (Irvine, CA)
April 18-19: Tournament @ Irvine, CA
May 16-17: PGF Qualifier (Las Vegas, NV)
May 30-31: PGF Qualifier (Stockton, CA)
June 6-8: Zoom into June
June 12-14: PGF Qualifier (Huntington Beach, CA)
June 28 – July 5: Colorado Sparkler Junior 14U (Colorado Springs)
July 21-25: Alliance Open Nationals
July 26 – August 2: PGF Nationals