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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Sept. 14, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: SOPHIE BENDLIN

Uncommitted 2027 OF Sophie Bendlin recently talked to Line Drive Media about Coronado High/Las Vegas Blast, PGF Nationals, Nevada players, toughest opponent, athletic family, future college, college camps, Aerospace engineering, science and math, Will Smith, “Dry,” Third Eye Blind, “How I Met Your Mother,” “Armageddon” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Sophie Bendlin

Hometown: Henderson, NV

High School: Coronado High

Club Team: Las Vegas Blast 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-2

Position/s: OF

Nickname: “Benny.” On my club team, there used to be to be two other Soph’s, a B, a D and a V. It was very hard to distinguish who was who, so my coach started calling me Benny.

Honors: Honorable Mention for 5A Mountain Region and State Champion (2024) and 5A Mountain Region Second Team (2026)

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .469 AVG, 8 RBIs, 25 runs, 21 SBs and .962 FPCT.