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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KAELYN UTECH

Uncommitted 2029 OF Kaelyn Utech, #39 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Gold Tamborra-Olson, PGF Nationals, Georgia players, Avery Dunlap, mental game, Nolan and Courtney Utech, future college, college camps, business and cosmetology, math, Bri Ellis, “Throw Like A Girl,” Apple Music, “Off Campus,” “Inside Out” and sign language.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Kaelyn Utech

Hometown: Dawsonville, GA

High School: Dawson County High

Club Team: Athletics Gold Tamborra-Olson 16U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-2

Position/s: OF

Nickname: “Utech.” People started calling me Utech at a very young age. There were always so many Kaitlyn’s or names that started with K. Utech was easier.

Social Media: @Kutech_2029 on Twitter and @kaelynutech2029 on Instagram

Honors: 14U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), #39 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, Dawson County High School Player of the Month (2026), 100 Career Hits (2026) and Player of the week High School (2026).

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .500 AVG, .547 OBP, .630 SLG, 62 singles, 10 doubles, 5 triples, 16 SBs and .929 FPCT.