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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: PORTLAND RAZO

San Diego-committed 2027 OF Portland Razo recently talked to Line Drive Media about NW Vandals-Terry, PGF Nationals, Georgia Impact Premier, left-handed hitting, Dustin Razo, San Diego, teaching, sociology, Natasha Bedingfield, “One Day At A Time” and endless questioning.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Portland Razo

Hometown: Portland, OR

High School: Central Catholic High

Club Team: NW Vandals-Terry 16U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-5

Position/s: OF

Nickname: My nickname for softball is “P.” I am pretty sure coach (Josh) Terry started it in first-year 14U. It is one syllable, short and easy to scream therefore it was liked.

Social Media: @PortlandRazo_2027 on Instagram and @PortlandR_2027 on Twitter

Honors: Honor Roll (2023-24), Oregon’s #1 Stolen bases (2024), Honor Roll (2024-25), Oregon’s #1 Stolen Bases (2025), All-Tournament at AZ Last Blast (2026), Legacy Sports MVP (2025) and Triple Crown Nationals All-Tournament (2025).

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .563 OBP, .485 SLG, 29 hits, 35 runs and 44 SBs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .515 OBP, .465 SLG, 37 hits and 43 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .556 OBP, .556 SLG, 31 hits, 24 runs and 33 SBs.