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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ADELLE METZ

Uncommitted 2027 OF/C Adelle Metz, #8 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Louisville Lady Sluggers-Huecker/Norwood, winning two PGF national championships, winning a Missouri 5A state championship, Blue Springs South High, athletic family, future college, college camps, psychology, AP biology, Colleen Hoover, “Outer Banks,” Simone Biles, “Top Gun” and tongue tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Adelle Metz

Hometown: Saint Peters, MO

High School: Francis Howell High

Club Team: Louisville Lady Sluggers-Huecker/Norwood 16U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-10

Position/s: C/OF

Nickname: “Deli.” My travel team randomly started calling me this and it stuck. This nickname led over into high school and now my high school coaches call me “Deli” as well.

Social Media: @AdelleMetz on Twitter and @adelle.metz13 on Instagram

Honors: #8 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, two-time PGF national champion (2021 & 2022), Missouri 5A State Champion (2023) and Honor Roll.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: 115 PA, 98 ABs, .306 AVG, .377 OBP, .857 OPS, .480 SLG, 30 hits, 6 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HRs, 25 RBIs, 15 runs, 11 BBs and 19 Ks.

High School Fall Stats: 31 games, 112 PA, 98 ABs, .459 AVG, .527 OBP, 1.394 OPS, .867 SLG, 45 hits, 20 doubles, 1 triple, 6 HRs, 33 RBIs, 31 runs, 13 BBs and 9 Ks.