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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JAYLEEN MENDOZA

Uncommitted 2030 RHP/2B Jayleen Mendoza recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado 2011-Tidd, California players, tough competition, balance, athletic family, future college, college camps, physical therapy, science, Jordy Bahl, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Drake, “Friends” and “White Chicks.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jayleen Mendoza

Hometown: San Marcos, CA

Middle School: San Marcos Middle School

Club Team: Athletics Mercado 2011-Tidd 14U

Graduation Year: 2030

Height: 5-5

Position/s: RHP/2B

Nickname: My nickname is “Jay.” It’s just a shorter version of my name.

Social Media: @ _jay_jay_2121 on Instagram

Honors: 4.0 GPA