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The Softball America Spotlight: 2027 Avery Leatherman

Screenshot 2024-07-31 at 7.46.34 PMby: Brady Vernon08/17/25BradyVernon
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We continue our recruiting spotlight series 2027 outfielder Avery Leatherman from Texas. Stay tuned for the release of our 2027 Top Rankings coming Monday, August 18th.

Name: Avery Leatherman
Primary Position(s): OF
Class Year: 2027
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
High School: Brennan High School
Travel Ball Organization: Bombers Gold American 16U

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What is your favorite softball memory? 

Playing varsity my freshman year of high school and making it to the Texas 6A Regional Finals. The entire year was special; the seniors adopted me and made me feel like part of the family. They were my biggest supporters whenever any doubt crept in. They dubbed me ‘fishy,’ and it’s a nickname they still call me a year later. Every moment of that season was special.

Who inspired you to play softball? 

Aliyah Andrews inspired me to be an outfielder. Before watching her play, I was a pitcher; after watching her fly in the outfield, I knew that’s what I wanted to do.

Who is your favorite softball player? 

Aliyah Andrews

What life lesson has softball taught you? 

Softball has taught me that nothing comes easy. I have to work hard for everything, which has taught me that failures are just an opportunity to learn and grow as a person and a player.

What is your dream job? 

Athletic trainer for a college softball team.

About Leatherman on the field:

Avery is a vocal leader who demonstrates high softball IQ. On offense, she’s always looking for the next base and on defense, ready to get the next out. She knows the play isn’t over until time is called. Offensively, she has been able to produce hits, runs, and RBI’s as the lead-off hitter for her high school team, leading in average, RBI’s, hits, OBP, and runs scored. For her travel team, she was named to the TFL Summer Champsionship All-Tournament team, being in the top 5 in several offensive categories. She brings her hard work off the field to every plate appearance, as evidenced by an on-base percentage over .500 for the summer season.

More from Softball America:

2025 Recruiting Rankings
2026 Recruiting Rankings
2025 Softball America Transfer Class Rankings

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