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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, June 6, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: AVERY SHAMBLIN

Memphis-bound 2024 RHP Avery Shamblin recently talked to Line Drive Media about Fury Platinum National-Groves, Baylor School, winning a Tennessee state championship, Silverdale High, staying calm, Memphis, teacher, history, Rory McIlroy, “The Great Gatsby,” Randy Orton, “Law & Order,” “Police Academy” and ear tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Avery Shamblin

Hometown: Cleveland, TN

High School: Baylor School

Club Team: Fury Platinum National-Groves 18U

Graduation Year: 2024

Height: 5-9

Position/s: RHP

Social Media: @shamblin_avery on Twitter and @avery.shamblin on Instagram

Honors: Pitcher of the Year (2023 & 2024), Best of Preps (2023 & 2024), All-State (2023) and All-Academic (2024).

High School Stats: 12-3, 104 IP, 174 Ks, 23 BBs, 0.889 WHIP, .182 BAA and 1.78 ERA.