4-star infielders Gracyn Needle & Evelynn Swartzlander commit to Tennessee
The Lady Vols just got stronger in the infield. Four-star middle infielders Gracyn Needle and Evelynn Swartzlander made their pledges to Tennessee after their visit to Knoxville over the past weekend.
“From the very first moment I met the coaches, I was captivated and eager to learn more, Needle said. “Their program stands out as one of the finest in the nation, and it’s clear why: the unwavering ‘all in’ mentality shared by every athletics administrator, player, and coach fuels their remarkable success. Karen Weekly’s inspiring vision focuses on developing each player to reach their fullest potential, both on and off the field, beginning the moment they commit and extending throughout their lives. I can’t imagine wanting to be anywhere else.”
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Needle is a strong left-side infielder from Florida, who plays for Tampa Mustangs Rene. She has a good range on defense, plus arm and soft hands. Her power can generate a ton of offensive production in a lineup. Plus, she has a lot of high-end intangibles.
Swartzlander is explosive up the middle with a high upside. She is solid defensively, verbal on the field, and can produce offensively under pressure. Swartzlander is a Texas native who plays for Birdville High School and the talented Texas Glory team.
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