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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: AVERY DUNLAP

Uncommitted 2029 1B/RHP Avery Dunlap, a 14U All-Summer Team selection by Line Drive, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Hotshots National-Nelson, PGF Nationals, Texas players, OC Batbusters-Stith, being overlooked, Landon Dunlap, future college, college camps, medical field, history, Samantha Show, the Bible, Trapt, “Where the Red Fern Grows” and equestrian riding.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Avery Dunlap

Hometown: Salado, TX

High School: Homeschooled

Club Team: Hotshots National-Nelson 18U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 6-0

Position/s: 1B/RHP

Nickname: My nickname is “AD.” I essentially gave myself my nickname when I was in my second year of 14U. Our coaches asked what a good nickname for each of us was. I couldn’t think of anything special, so I decided “AD” was a good fit.

Social Media: @ave.dunlap.softball on Instagram, @averydunlap9 on TikTok and @averydunlap2029 on Twitter

Honors: Honors: 14U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), All-State by TGCA (2026), MVP District 24 4A, Defensive Player of the Year District 24 4A, 4A Regional semifinal Pitcher of the Week, Pitcher of the Day for PGF Nationals (2026), set school record of 20 strikeouts in one game, THSSB #4 Strikeout Leader 4A, THSSB #2 in ERA 4A and THSSB #4 in Strikeouts 4A.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: 133 IP, 252 Ks, 0.84 ERA, 0.722 WHIP and .135 BAA.