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Here’s our TFP for Friday, April 10, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ANSLEY BROWN

Uncommitted 2027 MIF/OF Ansley Brown, #22 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Gold Tamborra, PGF Nationals, Alabama players, Curry High, Orange Beach High, injuries, athletic family, future college, teacher, English, Regan Shockey, the Bible, “Still Fly,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Top Gun” and gymnastics.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Ansley Brown

Hometown: Jasper, AL

High School: Curry High

Club Team: Athletics Gold Tamborra 26/27

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-4

Position/s: MIF/OF

Nickname: “Gator,” my dad originally gave me the name and it stuck immediately (and) now it’s what everyone calls me.

Social Media: @AnsleyBrown14 on Twitter and @ansley.brown_ on Instagram

Honors: #22 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, Top 150 in the Class of 2027 by Ricals.com and Softball America, USA Softball All-American, Select 30 invitee, Alabama 4A state champion (2022), Alabama 4A state runner-up (2025), 2nd Team All-State (2023), honorable mention All-State (2024) and 1st team All-State (2025).

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .518 AVG, .619 OBP, 1.221 OPS, .602 SLG and 58 SBs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .261 AVG, .370 OBP, .370 OPS, .261 SLG and 6 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .375 AVG, .500 OBP, .875 OPS, .375 SLG and 8 SBs.