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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, June 5, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: NAYA ALASTRA

Uncommitted 2028 MF/3B/OF Naya Alastra recently talked to Line Drive Media about ai Bandits-Breer, PGF/Alliance Nationals, Washington players, learning new positions, tough opponents, gaining confidence, athletic family, future college, college camps, law, English, Sis Bates, “Life of Pi,” Megan Thee Stallion, “Survivor,” “The Hunger Games” and debating.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Naya Alastra

Hometown: Lake Tapps, WA

High School: Sumner High

Club Team: ai Bandits-Breer 14U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-3

Position/s: MIF/OF/3B

Nickname: “Ny Ny the Science Guy.” One of my Coaches, John, has nicknames for all of my team, and this is mine.

Social Media: @naya.alastra2028 on Instagram

Honors: USA Softball All-American (2023), MVP of tourney for Cascade Nationals and All-League (2025).

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .480 AVG

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .520 AVG

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .397 AVG