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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KRISTEN SOOTS

Eastern Illinois-committed OF/UT/P Kristen Soots recently talked to Line Drive Media about Indiana Gators Premier-Meyer/Lloyd, Alliance Nationals, Indiana players, Impact Gold-Jazz, mental health, athletic family, Eastern Illinois, sports broadcasting, history, Brynn Meyer, “Hatchet,” Mariah Carey, “Victorious,” “Pearl Harbor” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Kristen Soots

Hometown: Trafalgar, IN

High School: Indian Creek High

Club Team: Indiana Gators Premier-Meyer/Lloyd 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 544

Position/s: OF/UT

Nickname: My nickname is “Bones,” and I’ve had it since I was little. My dad gave it to me because I was so tiny.

Social Media: @SootsKristen on Twitter and @kristensoots on Instagram

Honors: Two-time All-Conference, two-time All-Academic and two-time high school MVP.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .556 AVG, .580 OBP, 47 hits, 5 doubles, 5 triples, 11 RBIs, 38 runs, 25 SBs. 1.000 FPCT, 19 IP, 3-0, 29 Ks, 1 no-hitter.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 131 PAs, .475 AVG, 58 hits, 7 doubles, 21 RBIs, 37 runs, 4 Ks, 6 SBs, .946 FPCT.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: 57 PAs, .585 AVG, 31 hits, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 17 RBIs, 26 runs, 1 K, 12 SBs.