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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, May 6, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: PHARYN CHANDLER

Uncommitted 2032 RHP/UT Pharyn Chandler recently talked to Line Drive Media about Lady Dukes National 2032-Chandler/Lamar, PGF Nationals, Indiana players, Athletics Mercado-Ball, physical tools, Jordi Chandler, future college, college camps, lawyer, Language Arts, Keegan Rothrock, “Never Stop Pushing,” Eminem, “Young Sheldon” and outdoorsman.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Pharyn Chandler

Hometown: Upland, IN

Elementary School: Eastbrook Middle School

Club Team: Lady Dukes National 2032-Chandler/Lamar 12U

Graduation Year: 2032

Height: 5-2

Position/s: RHP/UT

Nickname: “The Hammer,” because when I was coming in as relief for the pitcher, one of the other coaches yelled “They’re bringing in ‘The Hammer.’“

Social Media: @Pharynchandler on Twitter and @cchandler1622 on Instagram

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: Hitting — .333 AVG, .465 OBP, 30 hits, 7 doubles, 21 RBIs; Pitching — 61.1 IP, 53 Ks and 2.054 ERA.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: Hitting — .408 AVG, .474 OBP, 35 hits, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HR, 35 RBI; Pitching — 58.2 IP, 40 Ks and 2.352 ERA.

Travel Ball spring 2026 Stats: Hitting — .603 AVG, .633 OBP, 1.688 OPS, 1.055 SLG, 44 hits, 14 doubles, 5 triples, 3 HRs, 32 RBIs, 16 SBs; Pitching — 71.2 IP 60 Ks and 3.265 ERA.