FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast softball head coach Lindsay Fico announced the addition of four signees on Wednesday.

Karsyn Mootz | 5'7 | INF | R/R | Evangelical Christian School | Santa Fe Inferno Nowling | North Port, Fla.
Mootz comes to FGCU from Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, Fla. The North Port, Fla., native, was named the Southwest Slugger of the Year by the Fort Myers News-Press, and has helped ECS to a pair of state championships and a state runner-up finish. She also holds her school's single-season record for home runs (11) and RBIs (51).

"We're really excited to have Karsyn staying close to home and becoming an Eagle," Fico said. "We've had the opportunity to watch her play and get to know her, and we love the way she competes. She's a player who brings a lot of talent to our program, and we think she's going to fit in really well with what we're building here."

A two-time Southwest Florida All-Area First Team selection for coach Dave Anthony at ECS, she has a career .424 average over 114 games played. She holds a .751 SLG and 1.244 OPS to go with 120 hits, 57 stolen bases and 126 runs scored. In her most recent season, she hit .573 with a 1.122 SLG and 1.735 OPS to go with her 51 RBIs. She also stole 24 bases as a junior, tallied 47 hits and scored 42 runs with a .980 fielding percentage, playing primarily at shortstop. 

Mootz plays club for coach Jason Nowling at Santa Fe Inferno. She was recognized in the 2026 Top Gun National Summer tournament in Kansas City for hitting .585 with four home runs for the tournament. Academically, Mootz has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.

She chose FGCU because "I loved the campus, fell in love with the coaching staff and the atmosphere they provide. It felt like home the second I stepped on campus, and feels like the perfect place to grow both on and off the field."

The daughter of Matthew and Kelly Mootz, Karsyn has three siblings, Brooke, Alexis and Chase. Her father, Matthew, played golf at Webber International and on the PGA Hogan Tour. She plans to major in exercise science and minor in marketing at FGCU.

Her favorite sports moment was when she had 8 RBIs in her high school state championship game with a home run, two triples and a double to help Evangelical Christian to their second consecutive state championship victory. She also grew up playing volleyball and participating in various water sports, and says she would love to meet Skylar Wallace "because of her amazing work ethic and dedication to softball. I admire how much time and effort she has put into the game, and she inspires me to keep working hard to become the best player I can be."

Bailee Gladden | 5'6 | UTL | L/R | North Bay Haven Charter Academy | Santa Fe Inferno | Panama City, Fla.
Gladden comes to FGCU from North Bay Haven Charter Academy in Panama City, Fla. A three-time FACA All-State selection, she helped her team to a FHSAA 2A state runner-up appearance in 2025 and a Final Four appearance in 2026. She was ranked No. 52 nationally in the Line Drive Media Hot 100 for the class of 2027, was named First Team All-Bay County for six years, won six district championships and is a seven year varsity letterwinner.

"We love the way Bailee competes," Fico said. "She brings a lot of athleticism and a quiet confidence to the field. She's the type of player who wants to get better and isn't afraid of putting in the work. We think she has a really bright future here, and we're excited to be a part of that."

Gladden also won two regional championships for North Bay Haven, and a pair of "PGF Show Me the Money" tournament championships playing club for coach Jason Nowling at Santa Fe Inferno. She holds a career .378 average with a .507 OBP, .574 SLG and 1.081 OPS. Gladden collected 34 doubles, eight triples and 12 home runs to go with 110 walks and RBIs, and 198 runs scored.

She chose FGCU because "I loved the campus, the atmosphere, and the opportunity to play Division I softball. I built a great relationship with Coach Fico during recruiting, and she made me feel like FGCU was somewhere I could really fit in."

The daughter of Scott and Wendi Gladden, Bailee has four siblings, Gregory Gladden, Graysen Stone, Gabrielle Gramling and Branden Gladden. Her mother, Wendi, played soccer at Fitchburg State; her older brother, Gregory, played baseball at Gulf Coast State College and Shorter University and her older sister, Graysen, played softball at Florida Southwestern State and Lipscomb.

An honor roll student, Gladden's favorite sports memory is when her high school team won regionals and went to state for the first time in program history. One thing many people don't know about her is that she used to live on 40 acres of land with 50 chickens, four horses, five dogs, two cats and a bearded dragon. She would love to meet Austin Riley because "I've always enjoyed watching him play, especially the way he hits and competes. I'd love to talk to him about his approach at the plate, how he handles pressure in big situations, and what it takes to be successful at the highest level."

Peyton Lindstrom | 5'8 | INF | L/R | Glendale HS | Unity Meadows | Springfield, Mo.
Lindstrom comes to FGCU from Glendale HS in Springfield, Mo. A two-time all-state and four-time first team all-conference, all-district and all-region selection, she hit .523 with a .657 OBP and .825 SLG. She compiled 204 hits, 120 RBIs, 156 runs scored and 107 stolen bases.

"We really like Peyton and what she brings to the game," Fico said. "She's athletic, versatile, and plays with a lot of confidence. She's someone we think can continue to grow and develop in our environment, and we're excited to get her here and start working with her. We think she has a tremendous upside and are happy we get to be a part of her journey."

In her most recent season, Lindstrom hit .563 with a .651 OBP and 1.092 SLG. She totaled 27 extra base hits – seven homers, five triples and 15 doubles – along with 37 RBIs and 30 stolen bases. Her favorite sports memory is hitting for the cycle to win her team's first game in districts.

She played club for coach Coty Meadows at Unity Meadows. Academically, she is a four-time Academic All-State selection.

The daughter of Greg and Beth Lindstrom, Peyton has one brother, Kellen. She plans to major in psychology with a minor in business marketing. Her father, Greg, played baseball at Mizzou; her brother, Kellen, played football at Tennessee and currently plays for Missouri State, while her uncle and grandfather played football and baseball, respectively, at Mizzou.

Chloe Wolfenbarger | 5'8 | RHP/INF | R/R | Harris County HS | Club | Cataula, Ga.
Wolfenbarger comes to FGCU from Harris County HS in Cataula, Ga. The top-ranked pitcher in the state of Georgia (MaxPreps), she was a GACA First Team All-State selection in 2025, a First Team All-Region selection in 2024 and 2025, and the 2026 Region Pitcher of the Year.

"Chloe brings a lot to the table for us," Fico said. "We love that she can impact the game in the circle and offensively, and she's someone who really enjoys competing. She's got a lot of room to continue growing as a player, and we're excited about what she can become as an Eagle. We can't wait to see what she accomplishes in her collegiate career."

Wolfenbarger helped lead her team to a 2024 state championship and region championships in 2025 and 2026. A two-time Sports Illustrated Player of the Week, she has a career 1.52 ERA with 443 strikeouts. At the plate, she boasts a career .338 average with 23 home runs, 124 RBIs and 131 hits. In her most recent season, she recorded an 0.68 ERA with a .154 BAA across 142.2 innings to pair with 223 strikeouts in the circle. At the plate, she hit .355 with five home runs and 36 RBIs.

Academically, she is a member of the National Honors Society, the Beta Club and Principal's List. She plays club for coach Chad Davis at Athletics Gold Tamborra.

The daughter of Kristen & Joseph Wolfenbarger, she plans to major in exercise science with a minor in nursing at FGCU. Chloe chose FGCU because "I love the atmosphere, coaching staff, and everything the university has to offer. I am excited about the opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career at FGCU and become part of the Eagle family. I also look forward to pursuing a degree in Exercise Science while continuing to play the sport I love."

Wolfenbarger aspires to be a physical therapist with her degree in exercise science. She cites winning a state championship during her sophomore year as her favorite sports moment. She would like to meet Dansby Swanson, "because I am a big Braves fan and enjoyed watching him play. I would love to meet him and hear more about his experience playing professional baseball and winning a World Series."

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