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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: HUNTER QUENTEL

Uncommitted 2027 RHP/MIF/UT Hunter Quentel, #5 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Texas Riptide, PGF Nationals, mental game, Texas players, Tampa Mustangs, playing up, Presley Quentel, future college, college camps, orthodontist, chemistry, Jennie Finch, “The Outsiders,” Cyndi Lauper, “Outer Banks,” “The Parent Trap” and fishing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Hunter Quentel

Hometown: Atascocita, TX

High School: Kingwood High

Club Team: Texas Riptide 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-6

Position/s: RHP/MIF/UT

Nickname: “Hunbun.” My softball family started calling me that when I was younger.

Social Media: @hunbun27 on TikTok, @Quentelhunter on Instagram and @Hunterquentel on Twitter

Honors: #5 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, All-State MVP, All-Greater Houston, Pitcher of the Year and 1st Team All-State.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: Pitching — 17-3, 123 2/3 IP, 1.01 ERA, 177 Ks; Hitting — .458 AVG, 16 HRs, 43 RBIs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: Hitting — .343 AVG, 7 HRs, 20 RBIs.