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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, July 1, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: PEYTON HECTOR

Uncommitted 2028 OF/UT Peyton Hector, #15 in the 2028 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Tennesse Mojo 2027-Pardue, PGF Nationals, Oklahoma players, tough opposition, doubters, Avery Hector, future college, college camps, physical therapy and law, math and science, Jayda Coleman, Nicholas Sparks, Drake, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “The Notebook” and dancing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Peyton Hector

Hometown: Newcastle, OK

High School: Blanchard High

Club Team: Tennessee Mojo 2027-Pardue 16U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-5

Position/s: OF/UTL

Nickname: I’ve collected a few nicknames over the years. “Peanut” started as a family nickname when I was little and my teammates eventually started calling me “P” and “P-Hec” because they’re quick and easy on the softball field.

Social Media: @peytonmhector on Twitter

Honors: #15 in the 2028 Line Drive Hot 100, All-District, Little All-City Honorable Mention, All District Defensive Player of the Year, Little All-City Honorable Mention and 4A state runner-up.

High School Fall 2025 Stats: .504 AVG, .562 OBP, .617 SLG, 58 hits, 16 RBIs, 47 runs, 9 BBs, 7 Ks and 33 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .500 AVG, .564 OBP, .625 SLG, 24 hits, 3 RBIs, 19 runs, 5 BBs, 3 Ks and 3 SBs.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats (So Far): .435 AVG, .500 OBP, .581 SLG, 27 hits, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 22 runs, 8 BBs, 4 Ks and 3 SBs.