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Here’s our TFP for Monday, April 28, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ALEXAH GROSSMAN

Uncommitted 2032 RHP/UT Alexah Grossman recently talked to Line Drive Media about Beverly Bandits Premier-Grossman, PGF Nationals, Michigan players, bonding with teammates, Athletics Gold (Tamborra), playing up, athletic family, future college, college camps, doctor, math, Payton Gottshall, Alan Gratz, Travis Scott, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “A League of Their Own” and volleyball.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Alexah Grossman

Hometown: Northville, MI

School: Thornton Creek Elementary

Club Team: Beverly Bandits Premier-Grossman 10U

Graduation Year: 2032

Height: 5-1

Positions: RHP/UT

Nickname: “Lexi.” It’s just short for Alexah — my family and friends call me that.

Social Media: @AlexahGrossman on Twitter

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: Hitting — .511 AVG, 1.242 OPS, 121 hits, 81 RBIs, 108 SBs; Pitching — 102 IP, 22 wins, 171 Ks, 2.32 ERA.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: Hitting — .663 AVG, 1.786 OPS, 112 hits, 52 RBIs, 77 SBs; Pitching — 134 IP, 227 Ks, 1.248 ERA, 1.054 WHIP.

Tell us about your travel team and how you joined them? I really wanted to play super competitive softball and I knew the Beverly Bandits were one of the best teams. Everyone on the team works so hard and loves softball like I do. I also look up to the older players in the organization.

What was experience at PGF Nationals? It was awesome! We went all the way to California and it was my first time there. The fields were amazing and the games were super tough. I loved that we played full 7-inning games. And California was so cool — my teammates and I were able to sightsee and had so much fun! I really want to play for UCLA one day now!

What makes Michigan players special? Michigan has a great history of softball. We have a lot of great college teams that support the community. In Michigan, it’s really cold in the winter, so we have to train indoors a lot. We play softball indoors during part of the season to make sure we keep up with other states, who get to play outdoors year-round.

What was your favorite part of the fall season? Getting to know my new teammates! We all came from six different states, but we got really close fast. I also worked a lot on my pitching speed and movement and I practiced my slapping a lot since I hit from the left side.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? Athletics Gold (Tamborra) from Georgia. Their pitchers were really good and their team has a great offense!

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? I have played with girls 1-2 years older than me since I was 7 (years old) and it was hard at first, but it made me better and tougher. I had to work really hard to keep up! Now, when I am in the circle or the box against touch teams in a championship game, I feel very comfortable and confident.

Do you have any family members/siblings that are athletes? Asher (Grossman), brother, plays travel baseball for the Motor City Hit Dogs. Izabella (Grossman), sister, plays soccer for the Michigan Jaguars. (Traci Grossman), mom, and two of my Aunts played college softball.

What are you looking for in a future college? A team that feels like a family and a coach, who really helps me grow. I would also look for the right fit to help me reach my career goals.

What college camps have you attended and are you planning to attend and why? Not yet, but I plan to soon!

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I think it would be cool to be a doctor because I want to help people. My mom is in the medical field and I would like to pursue medicine as well.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? Math! I like solving tricky problems — it’s kinda like a puzzle.

Who is your sports hero and why? Payton Gottshall (a former NFCA All-American from Tennessee) — She’s my pitching coach and she’s amazing. She pushes me to get better. Also, (US Olympian) McKenzie Long — she’s my hitting coach and helped my slapping a lot!

What’s your favorite book to read and why? I like Alan Gratz books. They’re about history and really interesting!

What’s the best hype song and why? “FE!N” by Travis Scott — it just gets me hyped!

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” every episode is surprising!

What’s your favorite movie and why? “A League of Their Own,” it’s so cool how the girls kept playing even when things were tough.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? I also play volleyball! I’m on a national team 11-1 with Legacy Volleyball Club.

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NEWS & NOTES

***PGF Super Select Midwest Championship is May 2-4 in North Ridgeville, OH. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Natalie Donaldson (2025, OF, Tennessee Mojo-Gregory/DeWitt High, MI, Georgia)

Let’s go, Go Dawgs!! https://t.co/eJROeHbpGL

— Natalie Donaldson (@Natdonaldson23) November 13, 2024

Presley Harrison (2025, RHP, Virginia Unity-Johnson/Ricks/Appling County High, GA, Georgia)

Excited to have this one rep the home team and wear the Red and Black!! Go Dawgs! https://t.co/ej1GITHlzF

— Tony Baldwin (@UGACoachTony) November 13, 2024

Ada Little (2025, LHP, Tennessee Mojo-Gregory/Scott County High, KY, Georgia)

Super excited for what’s next! Next stop Athens❤️🖤 https://t.co/plStAU6mEY

— Ada Little (@AdaLittle2025) November 13, 2024

Gabi Novickas (2025, IF, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Marist High, IL, Georgia)

Officially a Dawg!❤️ So grateful to call this place home! https://t.co/4S6Cd2MyFy

— Gabi Novickas 2025 (@GNovickas2025) November 13, 2024

Brooke Smith (2025, IF, D1Vision Softball/Northwest Rankin High, MS, Georgia)

go dawgssss https://t.co/nyDcHMe15Y

— Brooke Smith (@brookesmith2025) November 13, 2024

Katelin Smith (2025, IF, GA Fury Platinum-Haines/Pinewood Christian Academy High, GA, Georgia)

✍️ 𝒲𝑒𝓁𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓃𝓈, @katelin_smith13 🐶

🅿️ Infield
🏘️ Glennville, Ga.
🏫 Pinewood Christian Academy
🥎 GA Fury Platinum Haines

📰 https://t.co/ShG6pjjmE3#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/75RtuosTQ6

— Georgia Softball (@UGASoftball) 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 …

“You don't like coffee?”😑#TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/jMvVV4OCby

— The Last of Us News (@TheLastofUsNews) April 28, 2025

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