Freshman lefty with closing poise and breakout upside at Georgia Southern
In the 2026 season, Kaylee Croft emerged as a valuable two-way-ish arm for Georgia Southern, appearing in 23 games with a 3-3 record, 5.11 ERA, and two saves, including a save against No. 25 Clemson and a first collegiate win in a composed 5.0-inning relief outing[10][9]. Her biggest differentiators are her left-handed delivery, versatility as both a starter and reliever, and the ability to calm a game down in tight spots—exactly the kind of competitor coaches trust late. She was also a high-school ace with 137 strikeouts and a 2.56 ERA as a senior, so the upside is real[2][14].
