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Here’s our TFP for Monday, June 22, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MADELINE CAPEK

Uncommitted 2028 RHO Madeline Capek recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado-Hovermale/Tidd, PGF Nationals, California players, Warrior Academy, switching teams, athletic family, future college, college camps, criminalogy, geometry and math, Montana Fouts, Kelly Clarkson, “Off Campus,” “The Princess Diaries” and splits.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Madeline Capek

Hometown: Laguna Beach, CA

High School: JSerra Catholic High

Club Team: Athletics Mercado-Hovermale/Tidd 16U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 6-0

Position/s: RHP

Nickname: People usually call by my last name, “Capek” or “Peck,” or “Maddie.”

Social Media: @Madeline.capek on Instagram

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 171.2 IP, 24 Wins, 142 Ks and 2.90 ERA.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: 65.1 IP, 10 Wins, 68 Ks and 2.68 ERA.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats (So Far): 7 IP, 7 Ks and 1.05 ERA.