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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MIA ZUNIGA

Uncommitted 2029 C/3B Mia Zuniga, #22 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado-Cook/Drew, PGF Nationals, California players, winning the recent 14U title at AZ Last Blast, Impact Gold-Holmes and Birmingham Thunderbolts, not making a team, future college, college camps, medical field, medical biology, Kobe Bryant, the Bible, Elevation Worship, “Stranger Things” and “F1.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Mia Zuniga

Hometown: Corona, CA

High School: Corona High

Club Team: Athletics Mercado-Cook/Drew 14U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-4

Position/s: C/3B

Nickname: “Miabug.” It was given to me by my grandma when I was a baby.

Social Media: @Mia.Zuniga2k11 on Instagram and @Miazuniga2k11 on Twitter

Honors: #22 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, 3.8 GPA, Corona High Honor Roll, PGF national champion (2025) and Colorado Sparkler champion (2024).

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .408 AVG, .449 OBP and .592 SLG.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .419 AVG, .464 OBP and .682 SLG.