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Here’s our TFP for Friday, July 10, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JESSA HETTIGER

Uncommitted 2028, MIF Jessa Hettiger, #49 in the 2028 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about OC Batbusters-Stith, Alliance Nationals, California players, Corona Angels, moving up, Kehden Hettiger, future college, college camps, sports trainer, math, Stephen Curry, “The Hunger Games,” Black Eyed Peas, “Dance Moms,” “The Sandlot” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jessa Hettiger

Hometown: Palmdale, CA

High School: Paraclete High

Club Team: OC Batbusters-Stith 18U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-7

Position/s: MIF

Nickname: “Jess,” everyone calls me this in short (for) “Jessa.”

Social Media: @Jessa.Hettiger_2010 on Instagram

Honors: #49 in the 2028 Line Drive Hot 100, 1st team All-League (2026) and Clutch Player of the Year (2026)

High School Spring 2026 Stats: .578 AVG

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats (So Far): .467 AVG