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11.11.2026 | Softball
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State softball program and coach Jamie Pinkerton have announced that four prospective athletes have signed their national letters of intent. Addyson Henrich, Daphne Palumbo, Kate Sandvick and Reagan Walter will make up the 2027 freshman class.
Iowa State's class is rated as the 43rd best by D1Softball, making it one of eight Big 12 groups to make the top 50 nationally.
"We're thrilled with how our 2027 class came together," says Pinkerton. "With what we're expecting to lose after the season, we feel this group can come in and contribute immediately as freshmen and fill important roles."
Addyson Henrich – 5'8 | R/R | OF | Wausau, Wis. | Mosinee HS
A four-year varsity prep player, Henrich helped lead Mosinee to a runner-up finish as a freshman in 2024, earning first-team all-conference and honorable-mention all-district honors. In 2025, Henrich was a unanimous all-conference selection and first-team all-district before repeating the awards as a junior and adding a second-team all-state distinction. This past spring, Henrich batted .462 and collected 14 homers – a single-season school record.
"We are fired up to have Addyson join our program," said Pinkerton. "She will bolster our outfield depth, showcasing the ability to play all three spots. She has solid range, speed and a plus arm. She has power to all fields, and I think she could be a middle-of-the-lineup hitter for us next season."
Daphne Palumbo – 5'7 | R/R | INF/C | Washington, Okla. | Washington HS
Joining her older sister Liv in the cardinal and gold, Daphne brings championship experience with her, having earned three Oklahoma softball state titles (two fastpitch, one slowpitch). Palumbo was part of a Washington squad that at least made the fastpitch semifinals in all four of her high school seasons. Coached by Tylor Lampkin and Brad Lucas, Palumbo earned All-District honors in all four seasons. She also stood out in track and field, helping Washington to three straight state titles (2024-26). She slashed .432/.573/.670 as a senior and tallied 21 stolen bases.
"Daphne brings a championship pedigree to our program, and it's special that she can join her sister as a Cyclone," said Pinkerton. "Daphne is a versatile athlete who can play multiple positions; she can play middle infield, corner infield and catcher. With that ability, she gives us options to be flexible with our lineup."
Kate Sandvick – 5'5 | L/R | OF | Marshalltown, Iowa | Marshalltown HS
An in-state standout, Sandvick is set to stay in central Iowa and make the 40-mile trek across Highway 30. In addition to earning multiple honors in softball, including both All-Conference, Sandvick also excelled in tennis, where she was a two-time state qualifier. She slashed .525/.622/.746 as a junior with Marshalltown, notching 10 doubles and eight stolen bases. Outside of athletics, Sandvick also stood out in school, four times making the Honor Roll and being named Academic All-Conference eight times.
"It's important to keep in-state talent home, and we're excited for Kate to get started," said Pinkerton. "She is a triple threat at the plate that will add a much-needed left-handed stick to our roster. She can lead off the lineup or help us turn over in the nine slot. Her speed brings a capable threat on the basepaths and gives her impressive defensive range."
Reagan Walter – 5'7 | R/R | INF | Mount Juliet, Tenn. | Green Hill HS
Coached by former Cyclone ace Savannah Sanders at Green Hill, Walter will follow in her coach's footsteps and attend Iowa State. Walter helped her squad to become district, regional and sectional champs as a freshman before the team finished as the state runner-up in her sophomore season (2025). She was named to the All-District Team and the All-District Tournament Team in both 2025 and 2026. In her junior campaign, Walter batted .506 with 80 hits, 24 of which went for extra bases (18 doubles and six triples), with 43 RBI.
"Reagan is a quality middle infielder with the versatility to handle either shortstop or second base," said Pinkerton. "She is solid defensively and has a very strong softball IQ. She possesses gap-to-gap power, capable speed and helps our squad by being able to hit anywhere within the lineup."
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