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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ABIGAIL “ABBY” ATKINSON

Uncommitted 2027 RHP Abigail “Abby” Atkinson recently talked to Line Drive Media about 16U Texas Glory, Alliance Nationals, Bombers Gold and Caigan Crabtree, being an introvert, future college, biology and psychology, chemistry and Algebra, Chenise Delce, Donna Tartt, “Power,” “Modern Family,” “Legally Blonde” and chess.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Abagail “Abby” Atkinson

Hometown: Azle, TX

High School: Boyd High

Club Team: 16U Texas Glory

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-6

Position/s: RHP

Nickname: My nickname is “Abby” and my parents gave it to me.

Social Media: @AbbyAtkinson27 on Twitter

Honors: 16U AFCS All-Tournament (2024), 10-3A Academic All-District Basketball (2024), 10-3A Academic All-District Softball (2024), 10-3A District Pitcher of the Year (2024), Wise County Pitcher of the Year (2024), Fort Worth Star All-Area Newcomer of the Year (2024), 3rd Team TSWA All-State (2024), won the pitching speed MVP at Top Club National College Camp (2023), USA HPP National Selection nominee (2023), 14U Spring Slam Pitcher of the Tournament (2023) and Top Club Invite Pitcher of the Tournament (2023).

High School Spring Stats: Pitching — 114 IP, 269 Ks, 0.79 ERA, 0.855 WHIP, .047 BAA; Batting — .370 AVG, .430 OBP, .674 SLG, 6 HRs.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: Pitching — 91 IP, 162 Ks, 1.99 ERA, 1.470 WHIP, .123 BAA.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats (So Far): 12 IP, 17 Ks, 0.58 ERA, 1.333 WHIP, .128 BAA.