Get on board with Line Drive Media’s regular feature, The Final Pitch!

We are scouring the Internet and Social Media and keeping our ears to the street for the latest going on in the softball community.

To contribute information, insights, thoughts or content ideas, email us at carlos.arias@linedrivemedia.com, DM at @los_stuff on Instagram or text (949) 606-3602.

Here’s our TFP for Thursday, June 18, 2026:

****

THE FINAL PITCH: ALESSIA VELAZQUEZ

Michigan-committed 2027 MIF/OF Alessia Velazquez recently talked to Line Drive Media about Arizona Rising-Appel, PGF Nationals, Arizona players, tough opposition, dealing with adversity, Annabella Velzquez, Michigan, dentistry, Daniel Velazquez, the Bible, Hawaiian reggae, “The Sandlot” and creating laughter.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Alessia Velazquez

Hometown: Queen Creek AZ

High School: Queen Creek High

Club Team: Arizona Rising-Appel 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-7

Position/s: MIF/OF

Nickname: “Les“ Family and friends

Social Media: @alessia_v28 on Twitter and @alessia.velazquez on Instagram

Honors: 6A Fiesta Region Offense Player of the Year, 1st team All-Region and 1st Team AZ Central All-Arizona.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .385 AVG, .447 OBP, .791 SLG, 24 hits, 8 HRs and 25 RBIs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .341 AVG, .401 OBP, .650 SLG, 28 hits, 5 HRs and 21 RBIs.

High School Spring 2026 Stats: .485 AVG, .522 OBP, .950 SLG, 49 hits, 9 HRs and 37 RBIs.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats (So Far): .333 AVG, .420 OBP, .343 SLG, 4 hits and 3 RBIs.