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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KYLA COCHRAN

Uncommitted 2031 RHP/3B/1B Kyla Cochran, #6 in the 2031 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Impact Gold National 2031-Ostarticki, Alliance Nationals, Texas players, OC Batbusters-Stith, mental game, athletic family, future college, college camps, orthopedic sports surgeon or lawyer, science, Jordy Frahm, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Eminem, “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “8 Mile” and Metallica-song skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Kyla Cochran

Hometown: Houston, TX

Middle School: Second Baptist School

Club Team: Impact Gold National 2031-Ostarticki

Graduation Year: 2031

Height: 5-8

Position/s: RHP/3B/1B

Nickname: “The Wolf” is the nickname I received when I was in 10U by a parent of one of my former teammates because of my fierce mentality in the circle or at the plate when facing opponents. It also resembles a wolf pack mentality, putting my team first and doing whatever it takes to help them win.

Social Media: @k9_cochran on Twitter and @kyla.cochran.9 on Instagram

Honors: #6 in the 2031 Line Drive Hot 100, 12U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), All A’s Honor Roll consecutively, Distinguished Student award in History, Art and Math, two-time USA Softball All-American selectee, USA All-American champions (2025), 3rd place at Alliance Nationals (2026), 3rd place at Colorado Sparkler (2026), USA Softball All-American Games selection, 12U Southwest Rising Stars Watchlist, Middle School Outstanding Athlete Award (2025 & 2026), MVP at the Space City Classic (2025) and 2nd place at Diamond Legacy Events (2025).

Travel Ball Spring/Summer 2026 Stats: Pitching — 106.1 IP, 156 Ks, 27 BBs,
2.20 ERA, 0.959 WHIP, .188 BAA; Hitting — .336 AVG, .926 OPS, .443 OBP, 2 HRs, 30 RBIs, 16 BBs; Fielding — FPCT: .961 FPCT.