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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: PEYTON EBEL

Hamilton College-bound 2B/OF/UT Peyton Ebel recently talked to Line Drive Media about Bombers Gold National, Alliance Nationals, Texas players, Cam Harrison, size, Lucas Ebel, Hamilton College, education, math, Meagan and Morgan Brown, “One of Us is Lying,” Lil Mama, “Modern Family,” MCU and tongue tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Peyton Ebel

Hometown: Katy, TX

High School: Obra D. Tompkins High

Club Team: Bombers Gold National 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-7

Position/s: 2B/OF/UT

Nickname: My nickname is really simple, it’s just “P.” You could say my parents gave it to me when they chose my name. It is the one nickname that has stayed with me through all the years I’ve played softball and I wouldn’t change it if I could.

Social Media: @PeytonEbel2 on Twitter and @p3yton.3 on Instagram

Honors: 1st Team All-District (2023-2025), Academic All-District (2023-25), Tompkins High Stolen Base Record Holder, Tompkins High Runs Scored Record Holder, #1 Alliance 18U Super Division SB (Fall 2025), #3 Alliance 18U Super Division AVG (Fall 2025) and AGL All-Tournament Team (2025).

High School Spring 2025 Stats: 98 PAs, 83 ABs, .506 AVG, .567 OBP, 25 SBs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 130 PAs, 117 ABs, .530 AVG, .563 OBP, 21 SBs.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: 85 PAs, 77 ABs, .597 AVG, .631 OBP, 33 SBs.