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Seven signees make up Softball’s 2026 signing class

D1Softball ranks ASU’s signing class 30th-best in nation, Softball America ranks class 35th

Seven signees make up Softball’s 2026 signing classSeven signees make up Softball’s 2026 signing class
by Chris Brown

TEMPE – On Wednesday afternoon, Sun Devil Softball head coach Megan Bartlett and her coaching staff have announced seven prep student-athletes who have signed Athletic Scholarship Agreement (ASA) and represent the program’s latest signing class.

“We are thrilled to announce the signing of our 2026 class,” Bartlett said. “This class is talented, gritty and has extremely high expectations for not only themselves but the program. They chose Tempe to chase national championships. The future is bright! Forks Up!”

The septet of signees includes Addison Burdorf, Alyssa Torres, Riese Flood, Rowan Asanovich, Sienna Yamashita, Sofia Hernandez and Taylor Dolecki with all seven set to arrive in Tempe in time for the 2027 campaign, the Sun Devils’ third season in the Big 12 Conference.

Arizona State Softball Signing Class

Addison Burdorf

Position: Right-Handed Pitcher

Hometown: Omaha, Neb.

High School: Millard West (Neb.) High School

Travel Ball: Aces Fastpitch

Burdorf, standing 5-foot-6, is a two-time Metro Conference Pitcher of the Year … four-time All-Metro First Team selection … Metro Conference Freshman of the Year … a two-time academic all-state selection … two-time All-Metro Academic Team honoree … three-time outstanding academic achievement award winner … rated a four-star recruit by On3 Rivals … also ranked as the top prep prospect in Arizona, 125th overall prospect and 36th-best pitcher in the nation by On3 Rivals … on the travel ball scene, she is an Alliance National Champion … Most Valuable Pitcher of the PG KC Showcase and PG Oklahoma City Challenge … daughter of Jill and Adam Burdorf …

Coach Bartlett on Burdorf: “Addison is one of the most athletic pitchers in her class. She flies off the mound. While the rise(ball) is excellent, she has one of the best changeups I’ve seen on someone her age. It’s devastating.”

Alyssa Torres

Position: Catcher

Hometown: Moreno Valley, Calif.

High School: Valley View (Calif.) High School

Travel Ball: Corona Angels Tyson Gold

Torres, a 5-foot-10 right-handed batter, holds the record for most home runs in a season in Riverside County … two-time first-team all-state honoree … selected to the all-state second team as a freshman when she was also chosen as the all-county catcher … three-time first-team all-league … league most valuable player as a junior … two-time team most valuable player … Cal-Hi Sports Southern California Softball Player of the Week … ranked 19th in Perfect Game Softball’s Top 50 prospects for the Class of 2026 … rated a three-star recruit by On3 Rivals … was also a first-team all-league selection in volleyball as a sophomore … was a scholar-athlete in high school … daughter of Teresa and Fidel Torres …

Coach Bartlett on Torres: “Alyssa is a warrior. She is a strong, smart and physical catcher, who hits for power. Alyssa has attributes that you just can’t teach. She will make an immediate impact in Tempe.”

Riese Flood

Position: Right-Handed Pitcher

Hometown: Lindsay, Okla.

High School: Lindsay (Okla.) High School

Travel Ball: TX Bomber Gold

Flood, a 5-foot-6 right-hander, set her school’s strikeout record with 280 during her senior season … a four-time district and regional champion … three-time super regional champion … two-time state softball semifinalist and two-time state quarterfinalist … four-time all-district pitcher of the year … two-time all-region pitcher of the year … set her program’s single-season strikeout total in consecutive seasons: 141 (freshman), 149 (sophomore), 240 (junior), 280 (senior) … all-state selection ... was also a three-time state qualifier in track and field … National Honors Society member … American Legion award winner … on the path to graduating Valedictorian … third-place finish at the Alliance Fastpitch 16u Championship … runner-up at the Alliance Fastpitch 18u Championship … rated a three-star recruit by On3 Rivals … daughter of Erin and Chris Flood …

Coach Bartlett on Flood: “Riese is an elite competitor with ice in her veins. She can throw the rise(ball) at multiple levels and knows how to win. She is intelligent and precise on the mound.”

Rowan Asanovich

Position: Utility

Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.

High School: Heritage Academy Laveen (Ariz.)

Travel Ball: Arizona Rising Appel

Asanovich, a 5-foot-6 left-handed bat, is a two-time state champion … three-time region offensive player of the year … two-time state offensive player of the year … two-time all-state selection … spent four years on the honor roll … a 2025 PGF National Champion … ranked 31st by LineDrive Softball … a PGF Top 100 selection … daughter of Emily and Briwn Asanovich …

Coach Bartlett on Asanovich: “Our hometown girl, Rowan, has excellent zone awareness. She always finds a way on base. She hits for contact and power from the left side. She’s a versatile defender, who will give herself a ton of opportunities to make the lineup early on.”

Sienna Yamashita

Position: Infielder

Hometown: Anahola, Hawaii

High School: Kapaa (Hawaii) High School

Travel Ball: Firecrackers Hawaii, Firecrackers Brashear, FC Select Rico/Brashear

Yamashita, a 5-foot-2 middle infielder, was named the 2025 MaxPreps and Gatorade Hawaii Softball Player of the Year … two-time Scoringlive Division II All-Hawaii Player of the Year … Most Outstanding Player of the HHSAA Division II State Tournament … Most Valuable Player of the 2025 KIF All-Stars … two-time HHSA Division II State Tournament All-Tournament team … two-time KIF All-Star … second team Scoringlive Division II All-Hawaii pitcher … also played soccer and volleyball … two-time KIF All-Star at two different soccer positions … two-time HHSAA Division II All-State First Team honoree … two-time Scoringlive All-Hawaii Girls Soccer Team Honorable Mention …co-most valuable player at the 2024 Alliance Super Cup in Colorado … second team all-tournament selection at the Triple Crown Zoom tournament in 2023 … a two-year National Honors Society member … three-year member of the Principal List … the Secretary of the Student Council … a two-year member of the Chaminade Early College Program … daughter of Tiffany and Blair Yamashita …

Coach Bartlett on Yamashita: “Sienna is an elite middle infielder, who does it all from the left side of the plate. She’s fast with excellent hand-eye coordination. Sianna plays with this incredible energy and presence. She will be a fan favorite in Tempe.”

Sofia Hernandez

Position: Third Base

Hometown: La Mirada, Calif.

High School: Whittier Christian (Calif.) High School

Travel Ball: Corona Angels Tyson Gold

Hernandez, a 5-foor-4 left-handed batter, is rated a four-star recruit by On3 Rivals … ranked as the 130th overall recruit, 42nd infielder in the country and 23rd-ranked prospect in California, according to On3 Rivals  …played for Team USA on the Junior Olympic Team, which she helped win two gold medals in Japan and Peru … been ranked in the top 25 in California, according to multiple publications, over the last three seasons … three-time first-team all-league … CIF All-Southern Section award winner … freshman of the year … offensive player of the year … and a member of the all-area underclass team … daughter of Laura and Jack Hernandez …

Coach Bartlett on Hernandez: “Sofia has extremely quick hands on both sides on the ball. She does not get beat at the plate. Her barrel control is excellent, and she handles the hot corner with ease.”

Taylor Dolecki

Position: Outfielder

Hometown: Schaumburg, Ill.

High School: Schaumburg (Ill.) High School

Travel Ball: Chicago Cheetah Baer

Dolecki is a three-time all-area selection … three-time all-conference honoree … two-time all-state member … player of the west …rated a three-star prospect by On3 Rivals … daughter of Rachael and Greg Dolecki …

Coach Bartlett on Dolecki: “Taylor is tremendously powerful at the plate. She can run and has a big arm. She’ll bring grit, determination and a physical presence to the outfield.”

UP NEXT

Arizona State will wrap up its fall slate of exhibition contests on Wednesday, Nov. 19, when the Sun Devils play an intersquad scrimmage beginning at 6:00 p.m. MST at Farrington Softball Stadium.

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