11/11/2026 2:30 PM | Softball
Bears Welcome Six Freshmen And One Junior College Transfer, Bringing A Nationally Ranked Recruiting Class To Berkeley
The California softball team has signed six incoming freshmen and one junior college transfer as part of its 2027 signing class, head coach Steve Singleton announced Wednesday.
"We are excited to sign our 2027 high school class along with our NJCAA national catcher of the year," Singleton said. "This group brings depth and variety in the circle as well as dynamic position players to our lineup. We have added national champions, first team all-state members, a Gatorade Player of the Year, and an NJCAA 1st team All American as part of this group. I believe that this group helps our program continue to take big steps towards our goal of competing for a national championship again here in Berkeley."
Cal's incoming signing class has earned national recognition, ranking 19th in the country according to D1 Softball and 23rd according to Softball America.
Hinano Bautista | Ewa Beach, HI | UTL/P
Bautista has established herself as one of the premier softball players in the country, earning the No. 83 ranking in the class of 2027 by Softball America. Her impressive list of accolades includes being named the 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year in Hawaii and earning back-to-back All-OIA West Player of the Year honors.
Daniella Boccanfuso | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | P
A nationally recognized talent, Boccanfuso comes in ranked as the 53rd recruit in the country by Softball America. A two-time PGF National Champion, she has established herself as a standout competitor on the national stage. Boccanfuso has also earned All-CIF Southern Section honors in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Morgan Carlson | Novato, CA | OF
Tabbed the No. 132 recruit in the nation by Softball America, Carlson arrives with an impressive collection of individual honors. She earned back-to-back MCAL Player of the Year and Cal-Hi Sports All-State selections in 2025 and 2026. In 2026, Carlson added San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro North Bay Player of the Year to her accolades while helping secure an MCAL Championship. She was also named First Team All-MCAL in 2024.
Mikayla Finn | Auburn, CA | P
A standout performer with a proven track record of success, Finn was named the 2025 Sacramento Bee Co-Player of the Year after an exceptional season. She is a two-time All-SFL First Team selection and was also recognized as the SFL League MVP runner-up in 2025.
Traci Lowry | Franklin, TX / McLennan Community College | C
Lowry will join the Bears following her time at McLennan Community College, where she put together an exceptional first season and established herself as one of the nation's top catchers. Her impressive list of accolades after her first season at McLennan includes NFCA First Team All-American, NJCAA Third Team All-American, and NFCA National Catcher of the Year honors. Lowry was also named NTJCAC First Team All-Conference and earned Region V All-Region recognition, while receiving NFCA/Easton All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for her achievements both on the field and in the classroom.
Morgan Marks | Humble, TX | OF
Marks' success on the field has earned her recognition from Softball America, which ranks her 88th nationally. At the high school level, she has continued to showcase her offensive abilities, earning Offensive Player of the Year honors at Atascocita High School.
Gianna Willes | Livermore, CA | INF
A highly decorated player, Willes was named a Cal-Hi Sports Player of the Week (MIF) and recognized among Extra Inning Sports' Top 100 Hot Hitters in the West in 2025. She is a two-time Livermore High School Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-League selection (2025, 2026), while also earning West Coast Preps All-Northern California Softball Third Team honors. Additionally, West Coast Preps recognized Willes as a Bay Area "Super Star," ranking her 23rd in the region.
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