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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, July 10, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: LACI MARTINEZ

Uncommitted 2027 OF/UT Laci Martinez recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Gold Tamborra, Northside High, winning a GHSA Class 5A state championship, the Patriot Games, toughest opponent, self-doubt, future college, orthodontist, social studies, Derek Jeter, Victoria Laurie, Drake, “Dance Moms,” “Interstellar” and cooking skills.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Laci Martinez

Hometown: Columbus, GA

High School: Northside High

Club Team: Athletics Gold Tamborra 16U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-6

Position/s: OF/UT

Nickname: One of my favorite coaches (Coach Ken Broadwater) named me “Smiley” because I smile a lot and tend to laugh at anything even when I’m in tears. Some parents also yell out “Laci Lou” when I’m at-bat … I guess because the name clicks together.

Social Media: @LaciLou2026 on Twitter

Honors: 1st Team 4A-7A All-Chattahoochee Valley (2024), 1st Team All-State (2023), 1st Team All-Region 5A Region 2 (2023), 2nd Team Region 2 5A All-Region (2022), Team Dominican Republic 18U (2022 & 2023), USA All-American (2021), 5A State Champion (2022 & 2023) and 4.1 GPA.

Travel Ball Summer 2023 Stats: 354 AVG, 11 doubles, 1 triple and 5 HRs.

Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: .710 AVG, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 1 HR and 12 RBIs.

High School Fall Stats: .404 AVG, 8 doubles, 1 triple and 4 HRs.