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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MADDY FREKING

St. Thomas-bound SS Maddy Freking recently talked to Line Drive Media about Midwest Speed National-Holt, winning the 18U Alliance Tier 2 national championship, Minnesota players, tough opposition, forced out of shell, athletic family, St. Thomas, becoming an asset, engineering, gym and science, Caitlin Clark, “Hot Wings,” “Friends,” “The Sandlot” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Maddy Freking

Hometown: Andover, MN

High School: Anoka High

Club Team: Midwest Speed National-Holt 18U

Graduation Year: 2025

Height: 6-0

Position/s: SS

Nickname: “Frek.” My travel team gave it to me.

Social Media: @maddyfreking on Twitter

Honors: Ms. Softball finalist, Athena Award winner, All-State and Alliance Tier II Most Outstanding Player.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .292 AVG, .361 OBP and .523 SLG.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .389 AVG, .494 OBP and .653 SLG.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .373 AVG, .440 OBP and .588 SLG.