The Softball America Spotlight: 2026 Kayla Fletcher
As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Kayla Fletcher. The outfielder and middle infielder from Pennsylvania recently committed to Duke University.
Name: Kayla Fletcher
Primary Position(s): OF/MIF
Class Year: 2026
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Travel Ball Organization: Tennessee Mojo Ramsey/Fisher 18U
What is your favorite travel ball memory?
My favorite memory was when our team won Show Me the Money at UCF in the fall of 2022. It was my first tournament with my new team playing up in 18U and it felt so good to win on such a big stage.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from a coach?
The most important thing that I have learned is to trust in my preparation. I know that I am only as good as what I have prepared for and trusting that helps me mentally believe in myself and believe in the process that got me to where I am at.
How did you get interested in softball?
I got interested in softball from my mom. She played at the University of Maryland and Cal Berkeley where she attended the WCWS. She is the hardest worker I know and every day I strive to achieve the same successes that she did.
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What are your strengths as a player? What are you trying to improve on the most?
One of my strengths is my ability to get on base. I am not a hitter who constantly hits home runs, but I am versatile. I work on all three aspects of hitting from the left side (slapping, bunting, and hitting away) so that I can always keep defenses on their toes. With that, I am trying to improve on my strength. I know I have the potential to hit for more power, so working out and going to CrossFit is something I’ve dialed in on.
What player(s) do you look up to the most?
From an offensive standpoint, I’ve always looked up to Kayla Kowalik. While she was at Kentucky I admired the way that defense never knew how to play her and how she always managed to get on base. She is definitely someone who I try and study to become more like. Defensively I look up to Kiki Milloy. She is one of the greatest centerfielders that I have watched and I love her leadership on and off the field.
What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
Outside of softball, I enjoy playing basketball, going to CrossFit, playing tennis, and reading.
What excites you the most about playing college softball?
The community aspect excites me most about college softball. I am excited to find a place I can call home where I know that I will have people to support me and where I can support them. Having a tight-knit community is extremely important to me.
