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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ADDISON BURDORF

Arizona State-committed 2026 RHP/MIF Addison Burdorf recently talked to Line Drive Media about Aces Fastpitch Club-Taylor, winning the recent 18U Alliance National championship, the Atlanta Legacy Showcase Invitational, Nebraska players, developing her change-up, OC Batbusters-Stith, finding confidence, athletic family, Arizona State, medical field, science, Jordy Bahl, Kanye West, “Love Island,” “Legally Blonde” and state-capital knowledge.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Addison Burdorf

Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska

High School: Millard West High School

Club Team: Aces Fastpitch Club-Taylor 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-6

Position/s: RHP/MIF

Nickname: “Addy,” my parents have called me it from a young age/

Social Media: @addison.burdorf on Instagram and @addison.burdorf on TikTok

Honors: Metro Conference Pitcher of the Year (2024), 1st Team All-Metro by Metro Coaches Association (2023), 2nd Team All-Class by Omaha World Herald (2023), NCPA Academic All-State Award by NSAA (2023), OKC Challenge MVP Pitcher by PG (2023), KC Showcase MVP Pitcher by PG (2023), Class A Honorable Mention by Omaha World Herald (2022), 1st Team All-Metro by Metro Conference Coaches Association (2022), 2022 Freshman Player of the Year by Metro Conference Coaches Association (2022), NCPA Academic All-State by NSAA (2022), Freshman State Honorable Mention Class A (2022) and Midwest Nationals MVP Award (2020).

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: 147.1 IP, 260 Ks, 1.80 ERA, 0.916 WHIP and .173 BAA.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: 125.1 IP, 200 Ks, 2.70 ERA and .191 BAA.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 76 IP, 85 Ks, .273 BAA and 5.53 ERA.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I got into the Aces because Hannah and Lauren Camenzind (current players at the University of Nebraska) reached out to me to tell me about the Aces. I started subbing for them and quickly realized it was the place to be.

Tell us about your experience helping the Aces win the recent 18U Alliance national championship? Being an Ace is not just about learning softball, it’s about growing as an individual and becoming the best version of you. Our coaches push us and we work hard all season, putting in long weekends, dedicating weeks at a time to be better as a team. Winning the Alliance national championship was the culmination of that hard work. It meant a lot because it became the physical manifestation of all of our hard work. We worked hard as a team, we practiced as a team and won as a team.

Can you talk about helpings your team win the recent 18U title at the Atlanta Legacy Showcase Invitational? At the Atlanta Legacy Tournament, my role was to help my team by giving quality innings. Our pitching staff worked really hard to go deep into the tournament. As a staff, we help limit each others innings, helping keep arms healthy.

What makes players from the state of Nebraska special? Nebraska isn’t known for being a huge “softball state,” so it is an honor to represent Nebraska.

What was your biggest focus in the offseason? My biggest focus in the offseason was developing my change-up. I needed to keep hitters on their toes by changing speeds and it has become a very effective pitch I can throw in any count.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? I think the toughest competition I have faced has been (OC) Batbusters-Stith. They are a very well-rounded team with very talented hitters up and down the lineup.

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? I think that finding confidence and trusting myself has helped me not only in softball, but in life as well. Believing in yourself and having a positive mindset is a huge part of success.

Do you have any family members/siblings that are athletes? I have four siblings that are all athletes. My sister, Aubrey, plays softball. My brother, Noah, plays baseball and my youngest sisters, Claire and Haidyn, do gymnastics.

Why did you choose to commit to Arizona State? I chose Arizona State because the second I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The players and coaches were all so welcoming. I knew the second I got there that this was the place to be.

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I am majoring in biology and want to go to medical school. I love to help people and I want to take after my dad, who is a doctor.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? I like science classes in school, anatomy and physiology, biology and chemistry. Science is so interesting.

Who is your sports hero and why? My sports hero is Jordy Bahl. As a young girl growing up in Nebraska, I looked up to her. It was so inspiring to watch her journey into college softball. I was fortunate enough go get to know her and she was a great mentor for me as I went through the recruiting process.

What’s the best hype song and why? Can’t tell me nothing by Kanye West.

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Love Island.” I love all of the seasons and I love all of the drama.

What’s your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is “Legally Blonde.” This movie is so iconic and funny. I love it.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? I can name all of the state capitals.

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NEWS & NOTES

***ACL Super Cup Stage 1 is Sept. 13-14 in Virginia. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Alex Starr (2025, P, Hotshots Naudin National/Melissa High, TX, Michigan State)

A star in the making, welcome Alex Starr to East Lansing!#GoGreen | #SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/6BE6yHnHxb

— Michigan State Softball (@MSU_Softball) November 14, 2024

Evun Seeforth (2025, C/UT, Firecrackers Select-Rico/Brashear/Murrieta Valley High, CA, Michigan State)

Help us welcome Evun Seeforth to East Lansing!#GoGreen | #SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/g4m2lTc1TA

— Michigan State Softball (@MSU_Softball) November 14, 2024

Alyssa Galindo (2025, P, Corona Angels-Howard/Etiwanda High, CA, Michigan State)

Welcoming Alyssa Galindo to East Lansing!#GoGreen | #SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/GWBQOez7iY

— Michigan State Softball (@MSU_Softball) November 13, 2024

Lyndsey Hooker (2025, OF, Hotshots Naudin National/Walnut Grove High, TX, Michigan State)

Lyndsey Hooker is officially a Spartan!#GoGreen | #SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/LYeksotosE

— Michigan State Softball (@MSU_Softball) November 13, 2024

Zoie Bernard (2025, OF, Athletics Gold Tamborra/St. Benedict High, TN, Michigan State)

Welcoming Zoie Bernard to East Lansing!#GoGreen | #SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/eNM2NIHTxM

— Michigan State Softball (@MSU_Softball) November 13, 2024

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HSOTD

Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …

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BTITW

Today’s Best Thing In The World is …

Christopher Nolan’s ‘THE ODYSSEY’ has wrapped filming.

In theaters on July 17, 2026. pic.twitter.com/1GZsyKrHDC

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 8, 2025

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Twitter @los_stuff)