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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, June 9, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: GABRIYELLA KESSLER

Uncommitted SS/RHP Gabriyella Kessler recently talked to Line Drive Media about ROI Midwest-Kessler, Alliance National, Missouri players, toughest opponent, injuries, athletic family, future college, college camps, farming and coaching, English, Brad Kessler, Eric Sims and “Avatar.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Gabriyella Kessler

Hometown: Buckner, MO

Middle School/High School: Acellus Accredited Online Academy

Club Team: ROI Midwest-Kessler 15U

Graduation Year: 2030

Height: 5-6

Positions: SS/RHP

Nickname: “Gabs,” my dad

Social Media: @gabriyellak on Twitter and @gabbykessler on Instagram

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: Hitting — Avg. .464 AVG, 1.266 OPS, 54 RBIs, 6 HRs; Pitching — 47 IP, 7-0, 3 ER, 67 Ks and 0.45 ERA.

Travel Ball Spring 2026 Stats: Hitting — .489 AVG, 1.593 OPS, 23 RBIs, 7 HRs; Pitching — 21 IP, 3-0, 34 Ks and 0.33 ERA.