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Here’s our TFP for Monday, April 22, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: LAYLA LAMAR

Florida-bound 2024 3B/1B Layla Lamar recently talked to Line Drive Media about Lady Dukes Gold-Lamar/Torres, Panther Creek High, Wakefield High, overcoming injuries, playing for her dad, Florida, Medical Device Sales, Accounting/Sports Medicine, Marissa Young, Lil Boosie, “Suits,” Madea movies and photography.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Layla Lamar

Hometown: Cary, NC

High School: Panther Creek High

Club Team: Lady Dukes Gold-Lamar/Torres 18U

Graduation Year: 2024

Height: 5-4

Position/s: 3B/1B

Nickname: “Lay Bae” — TBH, I don’t even know. My teammates just started calling me that one tournament in probably 14U, and ever since then it has stuck!

Social Media: @_laylajadalamar on Instagram and @_laylajada on Twitter

High School Spring Stats: .581 AVG, 43 ABs, 25 hits, 4 doubles, 10 HRs, 21 runs, 26 RBIs.