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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, April 23, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MIRACLE MCKENZIE

New Mexico-bound 2024 1B/3B Miracle McKenzie recently talked to Line Drive Media about USA Athletics Gold-Rogers, St. Anthony High, battling herself, overcoming losses, New Mexico, business, criminal law, Alissa Pili, “The Alchemist,” Hi-C, “Criminal Minds,” “Whale Rider” and Samoan dancing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Miracle McKenzie

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

High School: St. Anthony High

Club Team: USA Athletics Gold-Rogers 18U

Graduation Year: 2024

Height: 5-10

Position/s: 1B/3B

Social Media: @miracle.mckenzie on Instagram

Honors: PGF All-American Regional finalist, CIF Division III state champion, three-time 1st team All-League and Team MVP.

Travel Ball 2023 Summer Stats: 37 games, .233 AVG, 60 ABs, 7 runs, 14 hits, 4 RBIs, .343 OBP, .250 SLG, .593 OPS.

Travel Ball 2023 Fall Stats: 34 games, .429 AVG, 77 ABs, 15 runs, 33 hits, 27 RBIs, 6 doubles, 9 HRs, .522 OBP, .857 SLG, 1.379 OPS.

High School Spring Stats: 25 games, .461 AVG, 76 ABs, 31 runs, 35 hits, 43 RBIs, 8 doubles, 6 HRs, .506 OBP, .802 SLG, 1.309 OPS.