[JMV Just My View]

Appears to be a real stretch, desperation by the staff at this point. No real stats, info on the 25-26 season. One has to wonder. Hopefully we get lucky with her.

Looks like another project pitcher. I guess you never know. Maybe she played for a small high school team and travel organization and just wasn't seen? Like I have said plenty of times, Brady has his work cut out for him. I wouldn't want to be him.

[cajunref]

Appears to be a real stretch, desperation by the staff at this point. No real stats, info on 25-26 season. One has to wonder. Hopefully we get lucky with her.

[SlickRick]

Candice Puig is a 2026 high school softball player from La Serna High School in Whittier, California (Del Rio League).d2c6a9,393054 Ncsasports +1
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Positions: Primary — RHP (Right-Handed Pitcher); Secondary — Shortstop.9c053b
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Physical: 5'7", 140 lbs, age 17, right-handed thrower/batter.b577ae
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Pitch Velocities (noted on profile): Fastball up to 65 mph, changeup 43 mph. Overhand throw velocity: 67 mph.b09dec
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High School Career: Varsity starter in 2024 (jersey #66). Awards include 1st Team All-Conference (Del Rio League), 2nd Team All-County, and 2nd Team All-Area. She played in the CIF playoffs (e.g., quarterfinal appearance).e6a350,4d2a46
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Club/Travel: West Coast Lady Dukes 18U (coached by Jeff & Tera Blanco); previously with ZT Lady Prospects Blanco 18U.6ca86b,051276
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Recruiting Status: Uncommitted (as of recent updates). NCAA ID available. She has a recruiting profile on NCSA/SportsRecruits and is active on X (@canpuig66), where she shares highlights.145495,8d5d0d
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Academics/Other: Communications major interest. Involved in community service. Also played JV basketball.8ff763
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She wrapped up her high school career in spring 2026, posting strong relief pitching in the CIF playoffs and celebrating with teammates.1e26af La Serna competed in Southern Section playoffs (e.g., Division 3 context in broader CIF-SS results).b36ff9
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For full stats, videos, or contact: Check her NCSA recruiting profile or X account. She appears to be a promising uncommitted pitcher/utility player for the class of 2026.

https://x.com/i/status/2068457431353720865

[JMV Just My View]

One source gives her max velocity at 65, change up at 43. The only stats I found with a quick search were for a single HS game in which she struck out 10 and walked 1. She also played several other positions in HS. Her travel ball team played in the big Colorado tournament this summer. I assume that is where we found her..

She runs it up to 67 mph. Power pitcher.

[UL_Cajuns]

from Insta

[Vobserver]

One source gives her max velocity at 65, change up at 43. The only stats I found with a quick search were for a single HS game in which she struck out 10 and walked 1. She also played several other positions in HS. Her travel ball team played in the big Colorado tournament this summer. I assume that is where we found her..

[Fan of 71]

Via Facebook, she has committed...

[JMV Just My View]

Very good. Do we have a name for the pitcher from Cali?

Candice Puig.

[Suave]

Very good. Do we have a name for the pitcher from Cali?

[JMV Just My View]

Are we sure we have a new commitment?

See below from the portal list.

[Suave]

Are we sure we have a new commitment?

[Ridinsuicide]

Maybe not, but for a bigger player that is playing a physical position in the brutal heat, with a pitching staff that will probably struggle it definitely has me concerned.

Fair enough

[JMV Just My View]

I personally don’t think the injury will be an issue if she has gone through proper rehab.

Maybe not, but for a bigger player that is playing a physical position in the brutal heat, with a pitching staff that will probably struggle it definitely has me concerned.

[JMV Just My View]

Man, Harrington has all the tools in the world be extremely successful. The grind, mindset and development needed from any Freshman in the Country making that transition is ALWAYS the unknown. I hope that she makes the transition and competes for a spot and/or pushes the next kid to be better.


Allred was never ranked (I personally don’t get involved in “ranking” players). Maddie Hayden was also not ranked until someone nominated her at the request of someone else in order to make the incoming freshman class look better that year.

I am not hating on rankings and ranked players one bit. Most of those kids ranked can flat out play, but to get excited over it and make a case on it is short-sided. Way too many great players in the Country to put too much weight on rankings. ESPECIALLY with the transition into D1 softball.

___ they now ranking 5th graders. I also can care less what a player did in high school or travel ball. Once you get on campus none of that matters anymore. Still a little sour on the Cajuns not going after one of the hardest outs in the state. You know who I'm talking about.

[JMV Just My View]

I was told that Harrington will be the starting catcher on opening day. . That will move Kennedy to 3rd where she belongs. Need to figure out 1st base and the infield is set. Now need to hold on to the best 5 players. I’m just not set on anyone else in the recruiting class but I have not seen any of them play. Hopefully they all contribute. Need 3 elite pitchers to finish off next years team. Better players equals better coaching. Not the other way around.

This didn't age well?