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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, April 7, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MACKENZIE MARION

Utah Valley-bound 1B/3B Mackenzie Marion recently talked to Line Drive Media about Suncats Jimenez, PGF Nationals, California players, tough competition, resilience, Kai Thompson, Utah Valley, sports business, economics, Serena Williams, “Beloved,” T-Pain, “Gossip Girl,” “Sinners” and cooking.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Mackenzie Marion

Hometown: Richmond, CA

High School: Albany High

Club Team: Suncats Jimenez 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-6

Position/s: 1B/3B

Nickname: “Mac” or “Kenziepop” (my aunt gave me that one).

Social Media: @mackenzie.marionn on Instagram and @mackenzie_marion17 and @Mackenzie_0017 on Twitter

Honors: All-League Honorable Mention and League MVP (2024).

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .329 AVG, .699 SLG and .810 FPCT.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .454 AVG, .609 SLG and .909 FPCT.