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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JOCELYNN KALKMAN

Uncommitted 2027 C/3B/UT Jocelynn Kalkman, #45 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Colorado Batbusters National-Smith, Alliance Nationals, Colorado players, Corona Angels, injuries, athletic family, future college, college camps, health care, science and math, Jackie Robinson, “Sunrise of the Reaping,” Taylor Swift, “Grey’s Anatomy,” Ratatouille” and ear-wiggling skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jocelynn Kalkman

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

High School: Vista Ridge High

Club team: Colorado Batbusters National-Smith 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-6

Position/s: C/3B/UT

Nickname: “Jojo,” given to me when I was 2 (years old) by a daycare teacher.

Social media: @Jojokalkman2027 on Twitter and @jo_kalkman00 on Instagram

Honors: #45 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, 1st Team All-Conference (2023 & 2025) and 2nd Team All-Conference (2024)

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: 78 GP, 169 ABs, .408 AVG, .470 OBP, .935 SLG, 69 hits, 34 hits, 8 doubles, 27 HRs and 85 RBIs.