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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: SOFIA NICOLAS

Uncommitted 2031 1B/3B Sofia Nicolas recently talked to Line Drive Media about Universal Baya-Tatro/Cook, winning the PGF 12U Platinum national championship, California players, BSC Bengals-Almaraz, doubters, athletic family, future college, college camps, help children, math, Megan Grant, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Kendrick Lamar, Modern Family,” “Rush Hour” and drawing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Sofia Nicolas

Hometown: Carson, CA

Middle School: Andrew Carnegie of Medical Arts

Club Team: Firecrackers MR 12U

Graduation Year: 2031

Height: 5-9

Position/s: 1B/3B

Nickname: “Sof.” My family and friends.

Social Media: @sofia.nicolas_99softball2031on Instagram

Honors: Gold Honor Roll since 6th grade with a 3.8 GPA

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .476 AVG, .578 OBP, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 9 HRs, 37 RBIs and 12 SBs.