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Here’s our TFP for Monday, May 4, 2026:
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THE FINAL PITCH: AVERY THOMPSON
Uncommitted 2032 SS/C Avery Thompson recently talked to Line Drive Media about Top Gun National-Rocha, PGF Nationals, Birmingham Thunderbolts, Auburn-committed 2027 SS/C Asher Thompson of Birmingham Thunderbolts, future college, college camps, anesthesiologist, math, Asher Thompson, “Stranger Things” and gymnastics.
THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Avery Thompson
Hometown: Alma, GA
Middle School: Bacon County Middle School
Club Team: Top Gun National-Rocha 12U
Graduation Year: 2032
Height: 5-2
Position/s: SS/C
Nickname: “Ave”
Social Media: @AveryT2032 on Twitter
Honors: All “A” student, Principal’s Honor Roll and member o the gited program.
Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .304 AVG, .411 OBP, 14 hits, 23 runs, 10 SBs and .893 FPCT.
Travel Ball Spring 2026 Stats: .523 AVG, .611 OBP, 38 hits, 39 runs, 27 SBs and .930 FPCT.
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