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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, June 2, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MCKINLEE PREN

Uncommitted 2031 CF/SS McKinlee Pren recently talked to Line Drive Media about Arizona Rising 2032-Hatch, PGF Nationals, Arizona players, Arizona Rising 2031-Munoz, trying new things, athletic family, future college, college camps, military, history, Kayden Henry, “The Book of Lost Names,” Drake, “Dance Moms,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and tongue tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: McKinlee Pren

Hometown: Mesa, AZ

School: ALA Radiance Charter School

Club Team: Arizona Rising 2032-Hatch 12U

Graduation Year: 2031

Height: 5-6

Position/s: CF/SS

Nickname: “Mck” (pronounced as “Mick”). My dad gave me this name, as a shorter way of saying my name.

Social Media: @mckinlee_p_2012 on Instagram

Honors: All-Tournament at Cactus Spikes Classic, Easton/Bownet All-Tournament, Arizona Last Blast All-Tournament and PGF Arizona All-State Tournament MVP (2026).

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: Did not play.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .475 AVG, .527 OBP, 30 RBIs, 36 runs and 24 SBs.

Travel Ball Spring 2026 Stats: .503 AVG, .564 OBP, 49 RBIs, 89 runs and 57 SBs.