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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: AVERIE MAY

Uncommitted 2028 SS/3B/UT Averie May recently talked about Explosion Premier-Kim, PGF Nationals, California players, Athletics Mercado-Tidd, coaching, Brayden May, future college, college camps, sports medicine, math, Kobe Bryant, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” Rihanna, “American Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” “Elf” and TikTok dancing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Averie May

Hometown: Palmdale, CA

High School: Paraclete High

Club Team: Explosion Premier-Kim 16U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-11

Position/s: SS/3B/UT

Nickname: “Ave’s,” my (teammates).

Social Media: @averiemay.2028 on Instagram

Honors: 5th place at PGF Nationals (2022), 3rd place at Alliance Nationals (2024) and 2nd Team All-League (2025).

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .316 AVG, 6 RBIs, 2 HRs, .902 FPCT.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .216 AVG, 4 RBIs, 1 HR, .935 FPCT.