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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: NIAYLI “YELLI” CALVO

Uncommitted 2027 3B/1B/SS Niayli “Yelli” Calvo recently talked to Line Drive Media about Lay Magic-Munoz, placing 5th at PGF 14U Premier Nationals, toughest opponent, a bad call, playing up, future college, criminal justice, English, Jocelyn Alo, “The Outsiders,” Drake, “Stranger Things,” “Pitch Perfect” and painting.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Niayli “Yelli” Calvo

Hometown: Vacaville, CA

High School: Vanden High

Club Team: Lady Magic-Munoz 14U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-7

Position/s: 3B/1B/SS (HS 😉)

Nickname: My nickname is “Yelli.” My younger brother, Cristiano, couldn’t say my name, so he just started calling me “Yelli” and it has just stuck with me.

Social Media: @yelli_calvo_2027 on Instagram and @YelliCalvo_2027 on Twitter

Honors: All-Monticello Empire League, All-Region and #2 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100.

Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: .393 AVG, .460 OBP, 35 hits, 9 doubles, 3 triples, 7 HRs, 45 RBIs and 37 runs.

High School Stats: .483 AVG, .590 OBP, 30 hits, 4 doubles, 5 triples, 6 HRs, 28 RBIs and 30 runs.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .513 AVG, .588 OBP, 58 hits, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 21 HRs, 61 RBIs and 54 runs.