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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: CHARLIE SIMI

Arizona-committed 2027 IF/UT Charlie Simi, #13 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado-Smith, PGF Nationals, Nevada players, winning an 18U co-championship at the recent Scenic City Fall Top 25, Lady Magic, family difficulties, Arizona, medical field, English, Sis Bates, the Bible, “Superstar,” “Gossip Girl,” “Money Heist” and “Outer Banks,” “Beauty and the Beast” and half-court shooting skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Charlie Simi

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

High School: Silverado High (previously Bishop Gorman High)

Club Team: Athletics Mercado-Smith 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-8

Position/s: IF/UT

Social Media: @charliesimi2027 on Twitter and @charliesimi2027 and @charliesimii on Instagram

Honors: #14 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, USA All-American (2022), 14U Alliance national champion (2023), 1st Team All-State (2024), Conference Player of the Year (2024), All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2025) and 16U PGF Premier national champion (2025).

High School Spring 2024 Stats: .420 AVG, .528 OBP, 8 HRs, 8 SBs, 41 runs, 37 RBIs, .886 SLG.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .350 AVG, .394 OBP, 31 RBIs, .882 OPS, 38 runs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats (So Far): .400 AVG, .520 OBP, .789 SLG, 1.309 OPS.