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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ADDISON HAWKS

South Carolina-committed 2028 LHP Addison Hawks, #6 in the 2028 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to line Drive Media about the Birmingham Thunderbolts, PGF Nationals, North Carolina players, Birmingham Thunderbolts, doubters, South Carolina, nurse, math, Jennie Finch, Drake, “We Were Liars” and “10 Things I Hate About You.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Addison Hawks

Hometown: Mount Airy, NC

High School: East Surry High

Club Team: Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 18U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-7

Position/s: LHP

Nickname: “Addi,” my 16U softball team gave it to me.

Social Media: @addisonhawks_ on Instagram and @AddisonHawks_ on Twitter

Honors: #6 in the 2028 Line Drive Hot 100, selected to the 16U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), All-Conference (2025 & 2026), All-Tournament (2025 & 2026), 4A All-Region (2026) and 4A All-State (2026).

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: 135.2 IP, 108 hits, 38 ER, 49 BBs, 214 Ks, 1.961 ERA and 1.157 WHIP.