A HUGE congratulations to 2027 recruit Hinano Bautista. The Hawaii Gatorade Player of the Year!


https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/Hinano-Bautista/41591

The 5-foot-7 junior left-handed pitcher and utility player led the Trojans (16-1) to their third straight Division 1 state championship this past season. Bautista batted .617 with 36 RBI, 10 home runs and 21 runs scored and was named Oahu Interscholastic Association West Player of the Year for a second straight season. Ranked as the nation's No. 76 prospect in her class by Softball America, she also compiled a 9-0 record in the circle with a 2.30 ERA and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Division 1 state tournament, blasting a double, home run and driving in three runs in the state title game.

I had a crazy convo today and I don't know how much to believe, but if true, exciting times are ahead. Until I see how this plays out, I remain cautiously optimistic.

We maybe picking up a lot of players. I mean a lot. It only makes sense they come from the portal. Further, she confirmed that Coach Steve is a great recruiter and a very genuine person. (This comes from a player who was recruited by him for the next season. This does not come as a surprise to me as I had the same impression of him from my convos with him as well).

Fingers crossed, I hope it all comes to fruition. I'm getting very, very excited.

CalFanatic said:

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So great to hear. I know of one player (with ties to a former Cal Bear!) who will be transferring. I'm excited for the news to start becoming public. =)

The future is bright. I'm already itching for fall ball to start.

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Please tell me some of the potential trsfr will be pitchers. Until we get an impactful pitcher(s) we could be in the same position as last year.

Keep your eyes out on this one.

Texas P Cambria Salmon has entered the transfer portal.

Salmon threw 62 innings as a freshman in 2025 and posted a 2.48 ERA, but took on a slightly-lighter workload this season with just 39.2 innings pitched and notched a 2.12 ERA. pic.twitter.com/oB7vED1Sen

— Justin McLeod (@justfactsmaam) June 8, 2026

Fingers crossed but sounds like UCLA.

Lets hope it is not UCLA, she could definitely come to Cal and be the #1. Hopefully, she realizes that.

Wonder if coach Singleton help recruit her to Texas. Coach Singleton left Texas after 2024 season and Cambria started in 2025. I'm sure they were probably were familiar with each other.