The Softball America Spotlight: 2027 Isabelle Dunlap

As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Isabelle Dunlap, a catcher and first baseman from Missouri. She recently wrapped up her high school season, collecting All-District and All-Region awards for catching.
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Name: Isabelle Dunlap
Primary Position(s): C/1B
Class Year: 2027
Hometown: St. Charles, Missouri
Travel Ball Organization: St. Louis Chaos 16U
What is your favorite travel ball memory?
Hitting my first homerun and traveling all over to play.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from a coach?
Always to believe in yourself.
How did you get interested in softball?
My parents started my sister and I when we were young and I’ve never looked back.
What are your strengths as a player? What are you trying to improve on the most?
I’m very loud on the field and try to always stay engaged. I am always trying to up my mental game.
What player(s) do you look up to the most?
Kinzie Hansen and Jen Schroeder.
What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
Hunting, cooking and shopping.
What excites you the most about playing college softball?
Competing against high-level competition.