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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ANABELA ABDULLAH

Texas-committed 2026 SS Anabela Abdullah, #3 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently spoke to Line Drive Media about Texas Bombers Gold-Smith, winning the 18U Alliance national championship, winning the U-15 WBSC World Cup title, Team Japan, struggling, athletic family, Texas, broadcast journalism, US history, Cat Osterman, “Percy Jackson,” Nicki Minaj, “Stranger Things,” “How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days” and singing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Anabela Abdullah

Hometown: Hollywood, FL

High School: Doral Academy High

Club Team: Texas Bombers Gold-Smith 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-6

Position/s: SS

Nickname: “Annie.” My little sister gave it to me when we were really young.

Social Media: @anabela.abdullah0 on TikTok, @anabela.abdullah on Instagram and @A2026Anabela on Twitter

Honors: Three-time All-State, Dade-County Player of the Year, 18u Alliance national champion, USA Softball U-15 world champion, USA Softball U-15 Pan-Am champion, USA Softball U-15 Utsugi Champion and USA HPP 2024 Top 18 Performer U-16.

High School Spring Stats: .493 AVG, .568 OBP, 10 HRs and 1.000 fielding percentage.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .395 AVG, 23 for 28 SBs and .510 OBP.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .420 AVG and 5 HRs.