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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ALANYS “LANO” ROBERTSON

Uncommitted 2027 RHP/OF Alanys “Lano” Robertson recently talked to Line Drive Media about Sorcerer 09 Gold-T/K, PGF Nationals, twin sister, 2027 OF/2B Alicya Robertson, Lady Magic, athletics family, future college, college camps, justice system, math, Odicci Alexander, “The Hate U Give” book, “Beast Mode,” “The Hate U Give” movie and musical and bat-flip tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Alanys “Lano” Robertson

Hometown: Hayward, CA

High School: Castro Valley High

Club Team: Sorcerer 09 Gold-T/K 16U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-6

Position/s: RHP/OF

Nickname: My nickname is “Lano.” My parents gave me the name and it’s been my nickname for the longest time. Now, that’s pretty much all I’m called in Softball.

Social Media: @alanys_r_2027 on Instagram

Honors: CA State Recognition for Academic Excellence (2024), Softball Team Academic Excellence (2024), President’s Award Educational Excellence (2023/2024), LatinX Academic Honors (2023/2024), Student of the Year Award (2023), 1st Team All-Tournament at Early Thanksgiving Showcase (2024), Phil Mumma Memorial Tournament champions (2024), 3rd Place at PGF Nationals (2022) and USA Softball All-American (2022).

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: Hitting — .461 AVG, 131 PA, .971 SLG, 47 hits, 13 doubles, 13 HRs, 49 RBIs, 41 runs and 23 BBs; Pitching — 13 IP, 11 Ks, 6 earned runs; Fielding — .991 fielding percentage and only 1 error.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: Hitting — .404 AVG, 105 PA, 38 hits, 12 doubles, 2 triples, 2 HRs, 28 RBIs, .638 SLG; Pitching — 103 IP, 136 Ks, 1.350 ERA, .180 BAA; Fielding — 1.000 fielding percentage with 0 errors.