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Here’s our TFP for Monday, May 18, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: CARLEIGH HAMILTON

Uncommitted 2030 C/CF Carleigh Hamilton, #3 in the 2030 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Virginia Glory National-Saporito, Alliance Nationals, West Virginia players, USA Softball All-American Games, Karate, Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent, Corona Angels-Tyson, high expectations, athletic family, future college, college camps, coaching, math, Tyson Bagent, “Outer Banks,” “The Notebook” and harmonica and fishing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Carleigh Hamilton

Hometown: Charles Town, WV

High School: Jefferson High

Club Team: Virginia Glory National-Saporito 16U

Graduation Year: 2030

Height: 5-6

Position/s: C/CF

Nickname: “Carlos.” My coach Tony (Saporito) just started calling me Carlos one day and it stuck.

Honors: USSSA Direct Invite All-American, Select 30 selection and showcase game winner, ODM metrics #1 ranked 2030 player nationally when tested, All-American Games Houston Offensive MVP, All-American Games Panama City Offensive MVP, Alliance Stars Fall Showcase All-Tournament, USA HPP national selection event invitee, USA All-American, USA East Coast national champion and Alliance national championship series led Tier in hits per game (2.5), AVG (.750) and OPS (1.600).

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 107 GP, 263 ABs, 4 Ks, .456 AVG, 1.141 OPS, 120 hits, 24 extra bases, 6 HRs, 54 RBIs, 106 runs and 68 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: 41 GP, 98 ABs, 4 Ks, .510 AVG, 1.359 OPS, 50 hits, 18 extra bases, 5 HRs, 36 RBIs, 44 runs and 25 SBs.