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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MIA VALEBUENA

Michigan-bound 2026 RHP Mia Valbuena, #6 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado-Hovermale/Potter, PGF Nationals, Marina High, California players, mental game, Aviana Valbuena, Michigan, business, history, Willamina Valbuena, “The Song of Achilles,” No Doubt, “Strling Point,” “Little Women” and headstand skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Mia Valbuena

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA

High School: Marina High

Club Team: Athletics Mercado-Hovermale/Potter 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-8

Position/s: RHP

Social Media: @miavalbuenaon Instagram and @mia.valbuena on TikTok

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: 2.66 ERA, 17-8, 153 1/3 IP, 122 hits, 79 runs, 58 earned runs, 48 BBs and 195 Ks.