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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: LEONA EICHHOLZ

Uncommitted 2028 RHP/1B/OF Leona Eichholz recently talked to Line Drive Media about Wisconsin Lightning, Alliance Nationals, USA Softball HPP and Team USA, winning close games, toughest opponent, underestimating herself, athletic family, future college, college camps, teacher and coach, English, Allison Eichholz, “Not If I Save You First,” Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX, “Gossip Girl,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and cooking and baking.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Leona Eichholz

Hometown: Harvard, IL

High School: Harvard High

Club Team: Wisconsin Lightning 2028 14U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-11

Position/s: RHP/1B/OF

Nickname: I got the nickname “Red” from my pitching coach (John Lagerhausen).

Social Media: @EichholzLeona on Twitter, @LeonaEichholz on YouTube and @eichholzleona on Instagram

Honors: U-15 Women’s USA Softball National Team, USA HPP Top Performer, #2 by Showtime and #10 Overall ODM Pitcher.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: 380 Ks, 0.78 ERA and 0.685 WHIP.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: 318 Ks, 1.03 ERA and 0.583 WHIP.