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Here’s our TFP for Monday, April 21, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MIA SCOTT

Uncommitted 2028 OF Mia Scott recently talked to Line Drive Media about OC Batbusters-Stith/AG, Alliance Nationals, California players, making AGL Alliance leaderboards, Texas Bombers, switch-hitting, Miles Scott, future college, college camps, interior designer, biology, Kobe Bryant, “Wonder,” Endor, “Family Feud” and “Moana.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Mia Scott

Hometown: Anaheim Hills, CA

High School: Orange Lutheran High

Club Team: OC Batbusters-Stith/AG 14U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-6

Position/s: OF

Nickname: I got the nickname “Sis” from my family members, as I am the sister of the family.

Social Media: @mia.scott.27 on Instagram

Honors: Offensive Player of the Tournament for AGL Brashear Invitational, ffensive Player of the Tournament for AGL AZ Fall Invitational, Alliance Fall Hit Leaders — Top 10 (2024) and Alliance Fall Total Runs Leaders — Top 10 (2024).

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .429 AVG, 182 ABs, 78 hits, .505 OBP, .533 SLG and 1.042 OPS.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .522 AVG, 134 ABs, 70 hits, .762 OBP, .701 SLG and 1.263 OPS.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .304 AVG, 46 ABs, 14 hits, .360 OBP and .348 SLG.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I started playing for the Batbusters’ organization in 10U. My parents researched different organizations and they felt that (the) Batbusters would be a good fit for me.

Tell us about your experience at Alliance Nationals? The past couple years Alliance Nationals has been a great experience, playing competitive teams from across the country. In 10U, we took 2nd place. In 12U, we were in Indiana for AFCS (and) I played for Batbusters-Stith/Juarez and we lost the championship series, taking 2nd. Last year, we were in California for AFCS (and) I played for Batbusters-Stith/Garcia. We didn’t finish how we had hoped too, so I’m hoping this year we will win it all with my current team, Batbusters-Stith/AG.

What makes players from the state of California special? California has some of the best players and teams in the country. We have the ability to play year-round, facing great competition in high school and travel ball.

What was your highlight of the fall? What have you been focusing on this offseason? My highlight of the fall was making multiple of the AGL Alliance offensive leaderboards. This offseason, I’ve been working on maintaining a positive and stable mindset. I’m in the weight room two-three times a week and training to become more explosive and staying consistent.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? Texas Bombers was one of the toughest teams we’ve faced because they would compete and were very talented.

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? My biggest challenge I’ve faced was switching from the right side of the plate to the left. I struggled with learning how to slap and hit. There were many times I wanted to stop and go back to hitting right-handed. Although It was frustrating, it taught me to become stronger physically and mentally. This obstacle shaped me into who I am today because I learned the meaning of perseverance, determination and confidence.

Do you have any family members/siblings that are athletes? Miles Scott, brother, plays baseball at Servite High.

What are you looking for in a future college? I’m looking for a good academic program with quality education, along with a competitive and athletic softball team with supportive coaches and teammates to push me to my best ability.

What college camps have you attended and are you planning to attend and why? I have attended LSU, Arizona (and) UCLA softball camps so far.

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I’m interested in being an interior designer or a part of a business.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? Biology is my favorite subject to study in school because it reveals how all the different living organisms and cells help the human body function.

Who is your sports hero and why? (NBA legend) Kobe Bryant is my sports hero because he was always determined to be better and had an incredible work ethic.

What’s your favorite book to read and why? “Wonder” by RJ Palacio has always been one of my favorite books to read because it really demonstrates the different perspectives and how people can view things very differently than others.

What’s the best hype song and why? “Pump It Up” (by) Endor because it puts me in a good mood with energy and excites me to play.

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Family Feud” because Steve Harvey is funny and my family and I enjoy watching it together.

What’s your favorite movie and why? “Moana” is my favorite movie because it’s about a young girl who works independently with everything she does.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? I don’t have a secret talent, but I have many special talents.

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NEWS & NOTES

***PGF Super Select 11U Championship is April 25-27 in Columbia, TN. To Follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***PGF Georgia Oaks is April 26-27 in Dalton, GA. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***Top Club National Super 32 is April 25-27 in Midwest City, OK. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***Triple Crown April’s Finest is April 26-27 in Irvine/Chino Hills/Lake Elsinore/Perris, CA. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Sarah Breaux (2025, IF, Fury Platinum X-Higdon/Doral Academy High, FL, Clemson)

Let’s go!!!!! https://t.co/SzfSC8fF8o

— Sarah Breaux Clemson 💜🧡 Softball (@sarah_breaux12) November 13, 2024

Sophie Burmeister (2025, C/3B, Power Surge/Poway High, CA, Clemson)

✍️ Signed and ready to shine!

Join us in welcoming @SBurmeister2025 to the Clemson Softball Family! pic.twitter.com/Hzsj3aB5w7

— Clemson Softball 🥎 (@clemsonsoftball) November 13, 2024

Keira Crosby (2025, RHP/UT, Hotshots National-Nelson/The Woodlands Christian Academy High, TX, Clemson)

CU soon💜🧡 https://t.co/Hs9CKdraDU

— Keira Crosby (@keiracrosby2025) November 13, 2024

Lexie Hames (2025, RHP, Fury Platinum X-Higdon/Seneca Valley Senior High, PA, Clemson)

CU next year in Death Valley 🧡💜 https://t.co/TDKiZUA6d1

— lexie (@lexiehames2025) November 13, 2024

Maddie Johnson (2025, RHP, Athletics Gold Tamborra/Aynor High, SC, Clemson)

I’m so excited for the next four🧡💜 https://t.co/SSJ4hmA7h7

— Maddie Johnson (@MaddieJ2025) November 13, 2024

Mac Pavese (2025, 1B/OF, Athletics Gold Tamborra/Cherokee High, GA, Clemson)

✍️ Coming soon to McWhorter Stadium!

Join us in welcoming @mac_pavese to the Clemson Softball Family! pic.twitter.com/U7ZQL9oxM6

— Clemson Softball 🥎 (@clemsonsoftball) November 13, 2024

Sarah Rocheleau (2025, OF, Team NC-Hinde/Catawba Ridge High, SC, Clemson)

✍️ Signed, sealed, delivered!

Excited to welcome @Rocheleau2025 to the Clemson Softball Family! pic.twitter.com/dGjDSJgHnP

— Clemson Softball 🥎 (@clemsonsoftball) November 13, 2024

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HSOTD

Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …

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BTITW

Today’s Best Thing In The World is …

‘ANDOR’ Season 2 debuts with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, the same score as Season 1.

Read our review: https://t.co/K986YOekdl pic.twitter.com/gP6KaEnA5D

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 21, 2025

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Twitter @los_stuff)