How 2027 LSU Commit Bryli Seifert’s Fall Stacked Up
A Strong Fall for LSU Commit Bryli Seifert
The fall has wrapped up and we are now moving into the Winter portion of the year, where softball players shift into true off season mode of strength and conditioning while tweaking a few things to better themselves in the game. I wanted to check in with 2027 LSU commit Bryli Seifert to see how her fall stacked up as a whole both on the field and off.
Seifert had a full fall of softball with high school ball at Platte County High School in Platte City, Missouri and also played for Top Gun National 18U. Both settings were very instrumental in Bryli’s continued growth in the game.
Bryli finished her junior season for the Platte County Pirates with a Missouri Class 4 First Team All State Selection, as well as First Team All Region, District, and Conference. She hit .493 with a team leading 1.547 OPS, six home runs, 31 RBIs, and scored 38 runs.
She brings good movement at middle infield where she saves her share of hits and runs. She closed the fall with a .952 fielding percentage.
“Playing in both settings pushed me in different ways. High school ball forced me to adjust to the speed of the game and really taught me how to create my own intensity,” Seifert said. “With Top Gun, the level of competition is always tough, facing high level athletes. The combination of both environments definitely helped me grow and stay consistent throughout the fall.”
Growth was felt at the plate for Bryli this fall as she became more locked in and gained more power. Seifert showcased that power even more throughout the fall travel season with Top Gun. According to stats on GameChanger, she hit .500 with a 1.701 OPS, eight home runs, 31 RBIs, and 27 runs scored in 74 plate appearances.
Only eight strikeouts in that span leads into her biggest takeaway from this fall.
“My biggest takeaway is definitely how much more comfortable and confident I felt at the plate. I saw the ball really well and felt like I made a big jump in understanding my approach and trusting my swing. Power wise, this was probably my best fall yet.”
Bob Turner, Top Gun National Program Director and 18U National Head Coach, spoke on Bryli Seifert and the trajectory he has seen from her during her time in the organization.
“Bryli is an athlete that has been in our system since she was 12 years old. Her growth in her plate approach & discipline has taken her game to another level,” said Turner.
He went on to speak about what she brings to the plate, and how her mindset and continued work has set her as one of the best hitters in the country.
“Bryli is a middle of the order hitter who has power to all fields and thrives in the biggest moments. It’s a testament to the work she puts in, which drives the comfort and confidence (she’s one of the hardest working kids I’ve ever coached); but also a reflection of her growth in having a plan, understanding situations, and hunting pitches. She is no doubt one of the best hitters in the country and it’s been a lot of fun watching her growth over the years. Looking forward to yet another big summer for her!”
As a focused athlete would, Seifert has specific areas she plans to focus on throughout the offseason before she takes the field again. Even though Bryli had a great year, there is no room for contentment in her mind.
“I’m really focused on continuing to sharpen my pitch selection and being even more disciplined. Defensively, I want to keep getting quicker and smoother, especially on my first step,” Bryli said.
“Winter is huge for me. It’s the time where I really lock in on my strength and speed. I use the offseason to build my power in the weight room, clean up mechanics, and get a ton of swings in.”
I also wanted to know how school has gone this semester for Bryli. It is a task to juggle playing ball consistently at a high level all over the country while keeping grades at the top.
“School has actually gone pretty well. It definitely gets challenging trying to keep up with travel, workouts, and everything else, but I’ve gotten good at managing my time and communicating with my teachers,” she said. “My teachers have been really supportive, and staying ahead on assignments has helped a lot. I have still managed to keep a 4.467 GPA.”
With another big summer ahead, and one more high school season left, Bryli Seifert continues to flourish in the game of softball while sharpening every part of her craft before her time comes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Seifert will be one that I and many others will keep an eye on throughout her journey.
