Base Info
Name:
Grace Hoyle
Class:
2030
Committed:
No
Positions:
RHP, 1B, 3B
Height:
5-6
Weight:
140
Bats:
L
Throws:
R
GPA:
4.0
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
2024-25 CLUB: .410 BA, .510 OBP, .600 SLG, 86 H, 20 2B, 7 3B, 2 HR, 58 RBI, 48 R
Athletic honors
2025 14U Athletics Mercado Garcia
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)
2024 12U North Shore
Memorial Day Tournament – 1st place
Coastal Classic – 1st Place
Coastal Classic Tournament MVP
2023 12U North Shore
Scripps Ranch – 1st place
Freedom Tournament – Game MVP

Evaluations
With a 4.0 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 56 MPH with precision and control. As a lefty power hitter, she demonstrates exceptional offensive production, boasting a .490 batting average and a 60 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 3rd 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: 4.0
Academic Achievements: Honor Roll (2024)
Other Sports: Flag football
Extracurricular Activities: NCL
Community Service: Operation Homefront, Interfaith, Youth in Transition
Schedules
2026 CLUB
June 28 – July 5: Colorado Sparkler Junior 14U (Colorado Springs)