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Here’s our TFP for Monday, July 6, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ZAYLEE GUTIERREZ

Uncommitted 2028 C/1B Zaylee Gutierrez recently talked to Line Drive Media about Warrior Academy-McDonald/Mullins, Alliance Nationals, California players, Athletics Mercado-Tidd, COVID season, future college, college camps, environmental issues, English, Kobe Bryant, “The 57 Bus,” Reggaeton, “Outer Banks,” “The Incredibles” and art.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Zaylee Gutierrez

Hometown: Oakland, CA

High School: Castro Valley High

Club Team: Warrior Academy-McDonald/Mullins 16U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-10

Position/s: C/1B

Nickname: My teammates and coaches call me “Z” because it’s easier to say than Zaylee.

Social Media: @zaylee_g13_2028 on Instagram and @CatcherZaylee13 on Twitter

Honors: Two-time 1st Team All-League and 2nd Team All-Bay Area.

High School Spring 2026 Stats: .366 AVG, 34 hits and 23 RBIs.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats (So Far): .418 AVG, 1.142 OPS, 28 hits and 39 RBIs.