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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ADDISON RETZINGER

Uncommitted 2027 RHP/1B Addison Retzinger recently talked to Line Drive Media about Indiana Gators Premier-Meyer/Lloyd, Alliance Nationals, Indiana players, tough opponents, nerves, future college, college camps, strength and conditioning specialist, science, Michael Jordan, “Harry Potter,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Friends,” “Rookie of the Year” and worm skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Addison Retzinger

Hometown: Noblesville, IN

High School: Noblesville High

Club Team: Indiana Gators Premier-Meyer/Lloyd 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-8

Position/s: RHP/1B

Nickname: My teammates call me “Addi” and one of my coaches calls me “Retz.”

Social Media: @addisongracretz on Instagram and @AddisonRetSftb on Twitter

Honors: 1st-Team All-HCC, 1st Team All-Hamilton County, Noblesville High School Defensive Player of the Year (2025), Indiana Sectional 8 champion (2025), Indy Star Player of The Week (May 5-10, 2025) and Noblesville High School JV MVP Freshman Year (2024).

High School Spring 2025 Stats: 114 IP, 142 Ks, 2.80 ERA, 1.237 WHIP and .227 BAA.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 113.2 IP, 165 Ks, 1.90 ERA, 1.056 WHIP and .192 BAA.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: 66.2 IP, 84 Ks, 1.40 ERA, 0.960 WHIP and .187 BAA.