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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, March 18, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MADDI KELLEY

Valparaiso-bound P/1B/3B Maddi Kelley recently talked to Line Drive Media about Thunder Elite Premier-Williams, Strasburg High, Ohio players, death, Brooklyn Kelley, Valparaiso, childhood education, English, Delilah Williams, “The Great Gatsby,” Kid Rock, “Dance Moms,” “Grease” or “Dirty Dancing” and tongue tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Maddi Kelley

Hometown: Canton, OH

High School: Conotton Valley High

Club Team: Thunder Elite Premier-Williams

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-11

Position/s: P/1B/3B

Nickname: “Big time,” came from Coach (Nick) Williams because I show up in big-time situations.

Social Media: @Maddi4010 on Twitter and @maddi.kelleyy on Instagram

Honors: Two-time OVAC Player of the Year, District 5 Player of the Year, IVC Player of the Year and 1st Team All-Ohio.

High school Spring 2025 Stats: .542 AVG, .658 OBP, 49 RBIs, 10 HRs, 1.74 ERA and 196 Ks.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .310 AVG, 68 IP, 69 Ks and 2.50 ERA.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .306 AVG, 20 IP, 19 Ks and 3.70 ERA.