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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, April 16, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: EMMA PHILIP

Uncommitted 2029 MIF/OF Emma Philip recently talked to Line Drive Media about Rhode Island Thunder Gold National-Lotti, PGF Nationals, New York players, LTG Lions, changing relationships, future college, college camps, psychology, science, Isa Torres, “The Book Thief,” Rihanna, “Gilmore Girls,” “Coraline” and claw machine skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Emma Philp

Hometown: Ardsley, NY

High School: Ardsley High

Club Team: Rhode Island Thunder National Gold-Lotti 14U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-4

Position/s: MIF/OF

Nickname: Some of my teammates and coaches call me “Em.”

Social Media: @Emma_Philp2029 on Twitter and @emmaphilp2029 on Instagram

Honors: All-Section (2024), All-League (2024), Lohud Player of the Week (2024), All-Section (2025), All-League MVP (2025), Lohud Player of the Week (2025) and All-Tournament at Clearwater Fall Classic (2025).

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .405 AVG, 4 HRs, 29 hits and 11 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .458 AVG, 5 HRs, 33 hits and 15 SBs.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .477 AVG, 5 HRs, 31 hits and 11 SBs.