LINE DRIVE’S 2026 16U ALL-SUMMER TEAM

OFFENSIVE MVP

Joley Bennett, 2028, IF/OF, Texas Bombers Gold-Serie:

The uncommitted infielder/outfielder was selected Offensive MVP after batting .454 with 59 hits, 16 home runs and 73 RBIs to lead the Bombers to their first 16U Tier 1 Alliance national championship.

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DEFENSIVE MVP

Adeline Shultz, 2027, LHP, Beverly Bandits Premier-Moran/Lewis:

The Arizona State-committed left-hander was selected Defensive MVP after leading the Beverly Bandits to their first PGF 16U Premier national championship since 2019. She went 11-1 with a 1.46 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 83 innings.

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2026 16U ALL-SUMMER TEAM

Jessica Hinnant, 2028, RHP, Texas Bombers Gold-Serie:

The uncommitted right-hander led the Bombers to the 16U Tier 1 Alliance national championship. She went 19-1 with a 1.76 ERA, 72 strikeouts and 29 walks in 95 innings to go along with a .196 BAA.

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