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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KASSIDY KING

Uncommitted 2027 RHP/OF Kassidy King recently talked to Line Drive Media about Breakers Labs 09-Keusch, Sage Creek High, PGF Nationals, Athletics Mercado 09-Tidd, Birmingham Thunderbolts, judgement, future college, sports journalism, English, Teagan Kavan, “The Outsiders,” Keyshia Cole, “Gilmore Girls,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and Tahitian dancing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Kassidy King

Hometown: Carlsbad, CA

High School: Sage Creek High

Club Team: Breakers Labs 09-Keusch 14U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-4

Position/s: RHP/OF

Nickname: “Kass” (short for Kassidy)

Social Media: @KassidyKing2027 on Twitter and @kassidykingsoftball on Instagram

Honors: Avocado League Pitcher of the Year (2024), 1st Team All-League and Sage Creek High Softball Player of the Year.

Travel Ball Summer 2023 Stats: Hitting — .289 AVG, 45 ABs, 7 RBIs and 2 HRs; Pitching — 39 IP, 20 Ks, 3.20 ERA and .237 BAA.

Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: Hitting — .349 AVG, 86 ABs and 19 RBIs; Pitching — 68 IP, 86 Ks, 2.86 ERA and .218 BAA.

High School Stats: Hitting — .400 AVG, 22 RBIs and 1 HR; Pitching — 110 IP, 195 Ks, 1.39 ERA and .141 BAA.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats (So Far): Hitting — .392 AVG, 79 ABs, .747 SLG, 5 HRs and 27 RBIs; Pitching — 62 IP, 105 Ks, 1.45 ERA and .163 BAA.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? Breakers Labs is a local travel organization that I’ve been familiar with for years since I played against many of their players in rec ball. I was playing for an Athletic Mercado team that is no longer together, so I decided to try out for the Breakers Labs team. It was a really good transition and I love playing for this organization and team.

Tell us about your high school team? I played my 2023/2024 freshman year on the varsity team. Sage Creek Bobcats were in D3 to start the year, but after finishing as co-champs for our conference and making it to the CIF championships, we were moved up to D2 for next year’s high school season.

Can you tell us about your experience at PGF Nationals and your approach to the event this summer? I am always impressed at the level of talent at PGF and enjoy seeing and playing against teams from all over the US. Being around and playing against all these talented athletes pushes me to become stronger, faster, smarter and a better player overall. My approach for this coming PGF is to challenge and push myself to perform at the highest level and do everything I can to help my team.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? There’s not one player or team that has been the toughest. There are a lot of teams and players we have played against that compete at a very high level. Birmingham Thunderbolts and Athletics Mercado Tidd are a few of those teams.

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? I think one thing that I have faced and overcome is when others judge a book by its cover. I think my small size is surprising to some and I’ve had to prove that small (playrs) can play big and be strong and dynamic.

What are you looking for in a future college? A great education and a campus and environment that’s a good fit for me.

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I am very interested in sports photography/journalism. I love softball, but also have a passion for sports overall. I like to watch all sports and follow players and love to capture moments and tell stories through photos.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? I really enjoy English because of the teacher I had for my first year in high school. The class was hard and required me to challenge myself, but he also made it fun and enjoyable to learn.

Who is your sports hero and why? Teagan Kavan (is) one of my sports heroes. She is a dynamic pitcher, who plays for Texas and has inspired me to improve my ability in pitching so that I can achieve my dreams.

What’s your favorite book to read and why? “The Outsiders” (by SE Hinton) is my favorite book because I relate to the story of staying true to who you are and proving your worth to others.

What’s the best hype song and why? “Love” by Keyshia Cole because it reminds me of a memory with my travel team when we were screaming this song from the top of our lungs in the dugout before playing a championship game. It was hilarious, fun and got us pumped for the game.

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? My favorite TV show is “Gilmore Girls” because I love the characters, relatable issues and where it takes place.

What’s your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is either “10 Things I Hate About You” or “Definitely, Maybe” because they are movies my sister and I love watching together.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? I used to do Tahitian dancing before I started playing softball.

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NEWS & NOTES

***PGF Nationals is July 29-Aug. 4 in Orange County, CA. Follow the tournament online HERE.

***Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS) for 14U & 12U are July 28-Aug. 4 in Southern California. Follow the tournament online HERE.

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Sophie Stockam (2025, P/3B/1B/OF, Aces Fastpitch Club/Mazie High, KS, UNLV)

Alyssa Flindt (2025, SS, Lady Magic-Walling/Whitney High, CA, Boise State)

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— Alyssa Flindt (Peanut) (@AlyssaFlindt13) October 10, 2023

Ava Rojas (2025, OF, Lady Magic-Walling/Benicia High, CA, UC San Diego)

It’s Official, I’m a Torero now!! @USDSoftball @CoachMJKnighten @_shayknighten #GoToreros pic.twitter.com/JeMYuiOcyX

— Ava Rojas (@avarojas2025) October 17, 2023

Hayden Kyne (2025, C/3B, Lady Magic-Walling/Vacaville High, CA, Notre Dame)

I am honored and excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame. I want to thank my coaches, family, and friends for all your support along this journey. @NDcoachGumpf @2Ganeff @Rivie00 @j_spitale @NDsoftball @LM07SB pic.twitter.com/dwoi694EnM

— Hayden Kyne 2025 (@HaydenKyne) September 1, 2023

Tylie Kitchen (2025, 3B/1B/SS, Lady Magic-Walling/Rocklin High, CA, San Diego State)

I’m SO excited, honored & humbled to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at San Diego State University! I want to thank all my coaches, family, and teammates! Go Aztecs! ❤️🖤 @StaceyNuveman @fearny37 @CoachCurly_ @AztecSoftball @delanieewisz @LM07SB pic.twitter.com/KYNiehciXn

— Tylie Kitchen (@TylieKitchen) December 1, 2023

Sophia Everett (2025, OF, Lady Magic-Walling/San Rafael High, CA, Cal)

I am so grateful for this opportunity to announce my commitment to Cal. Thank you to all my coaches, and all the people who have helped me get to where I am today. I wouldn’t be here without them. Thank you @CoachSpencerCal @BTelesco2 @kai33cuico @Oh_tooly3 @marisa_ pic.twitter.com/eLwaFeSINI

— Sophia Everett 2025 (@SophiaEverett28) September 1, 2023

Carley Brewer (2025, RHP, Lady Magic-Walling/Norwalk High, IA, Iowa)

I'M STAYING HOME!! So thankful for the opportunity to represent Iowa. #committed 💛🖤💛🖤Let’s go Hawks!! @iowasoftball @CoachRGillispie @mandygardner24 @_CoachLevin @norwalksoftball @LM07SB @InnovativeAthl pic.twitter.com/dxt5EZTMaK

— Carly Brewer (@CarlyBrewer03) September 18, 2023

Delaney Aumua (2025, IF/1B, Lady Magic-Walling/Granada High, CA, Auburn)

WAR EAGLE 🧡💙🦅 #Committed @deanAU_TigersSB @Emily5Car @hansparks4 @LM07SB pic.twitter.com/FzqQF8ublO

— Delaney Aumua 2025 (@dingerzbylaney) October 3, 2023

Sofie Seese (2025,LHP, Lady Magic-Walling/Scotts Valley High, CA, Georgia State)

100% Committed. Let's GO!! @CoachANicholson @richardnich24 @LaurenWhitten27 @GSU_Softball @7StrongSoftball @swalling1013 @LM07SB @getbetterorgetbeat @AfanadorErnest pic.twitter.com/DxSbCrEV82

— Sofie Seese 2025 (@SofieSeese) January 21, 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 …

Duration of #RebelMoon on @netflix:

**Original Versions:**
- Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire: 2hr 16min
- Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver: 2hr 03min

**@ZackSnyder Director's Cut:**
- Rebel Moon - Part One: 3hr 24min
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: 2hr 53min#RebelMoon… pic.twitter.com/Hdd3iqw9jL

— Suraj Choudhary (@bollywoodbroo) August 2, 2024

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