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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: HUNTER HOPKINS

Southern Illinois-committed 2027 MIF/OF Hunter Hopkins, who was selected to the 16U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), recently talked to Line Drive Media about Beverly Bandits Premier-Lewis/Sloan, PGF Nationals, Illinois players, The Vault, illness, athletic family, Southern Illinois, business, marketing sports management or nutrition, statistics, Boohavinn, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Sandlot.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Hunter Hopkins

Hometown: Ottawa, IL

High School: Marquette Academy High

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

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-6

Position/s: MIF/OF

Nickname: Most people call me “H” or “Hunt.”

Social Media: @hunterhopkins__ on Instagram

Honors: 4.2 GPA, National Honor Society inductee, Varsity Volleyball Libero, All-Conference, four-year Varsity Basketball starter, All-Conference and All-Area, four-year Varsity Softball starter, All-Conference, All-Area and All-State.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .381 AVG, .434 OBP and .956 FPCT.