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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: EMMA HACKLER

Mississippi State-committed 2026 LHP/OF Emma Hackler, #49 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Aces Fastpitch Club, Poteau High, Alliance Nationals, Texas Glory 16U and Madi Doty, dealing with injuries, Sept. 1st experience and Mississippi State, sports medicine, English, Kelly Maxwell, suspense books, Kanye West, “One Tree Hill” and “Divergent” series.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Emma Hackler

Hometown: Poteau, OK

High School: Poteau High

Club Team: Aces Fastpitch-Taylor 16U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-6

Position/s: LHP/OF

Nickname: “Hack” is my nickname. My teammates and coaches have called me that from an early age, I guess just it being short for Hackler.

Social Media: @emmaghackler on Instagram and @emma_hackler10 on Twitter

Honors: #49 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, District Pitcher of the Year (2023), Freshman of the Year (2022) and Prep Nation Oklahoma All-State.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: Pitching — 136.2 IP, 121 Ks, 3.32 ERA; Hitting — .344 AVG, 1.027 OPS, 6 HRs, 7 SBs.

High School Fall Stats: Pitching — 178.0 IP, 217 Ks, 1.57 ERA; Hitting — .401 AVG, 1.278 OPS, 6 HRs, 13 SBs.