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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ADELINE SHULTZ

Arizona State-committed 2027 LHP Adeline Shultz, who was selected to the 16U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), recently talked to Line Drive Media about the Beverly Bandits, PGF Nationals, Indiana players, Unity, multiple sports, Oliver Shultz, Arizona State, physical therapy, biology or anatomy, Larry Bird, the Bible, B.o.B., “Survivor,” “Cars” and Rubik’s cube skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Adeline Shultz

Hometown: Georgetown, IN

High School: Floyd Central High

Club Team: Beverly Bandits Premier-Lewis/Sloan 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-11

Position/s: LHP

Nickname: Some of my teammates call me “Line” or “Liner” because they said Adeline was too many syllables to shout.

Social Media: @AShultz2027 on Twitter

Honors: 16U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), three-time All-Conference and All-Sectional player and High School Golden Arm (2025).

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: 11-1 record, 83.1 IP, 1.70 ERA, .175 BAA and 94 Ks.