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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ELLA GIRARD

Michigan State-bound OF Ella Girard recently talked to Line Drive Media about Turnin2-Robeson/Long, Alliance Nationals, Ohio players, Sydnie Watts, doubters, Michigan State, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, “Failing Forward,” Drake, “The Last Dance,” “Good Will Hunting,” and 50 states knowledge.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Ella Girard

Hometown: Brunswick, OH

High School: Walsh Jesuit High

Club Team: Turnin2-Robeson/Long 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-8

Position/s: CF/OF

Social Media: @EllaGirard2026 on Twitter and @Ellagirarddd on Instagram

Honors: 1st Team All-Ohio, 1st Team All-NEO and two-time 2nd Team Crown Conference.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: 21 games, .614 AVG, .654 OBP, 1.553 OPS, 40 hits, 5 triples, 7 doubles, 1 HR and 23 SBs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .344 AVG, .396 OBP and 17 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .426 AVG, .481 OBP, 8 SBs and 1.000 FPCT.