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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, March 25, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: AVERY MADDEN

Uncommitted 2027 UT/IF/OF Avery Madden, #18 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Gold Tamborra, PGF Nationals, Florida players, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier, size, future college, nurse, science, Lil Boosie, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” and organization.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Avery Madden

Hometown: Oviedo, FL

High School: Oviedo High

Club Team: Athletics Gold Tamborra 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-3

Position/s: UT/IF/OF

Nickname: “BitBit,” one of the moms on my travel team came up with it.

Social Media: @AveryMadden12 on Twitter

Honors: #18 in the 2027 Line Drive Hot 100, MVP High School (2025), Defensive Player of The Year High School (2024), PGF Watchlist (2025 & 2026) and PGF All-American Regional Finalist (2025).

High School Ball 2025 Stats: .411 AVG, .481 OBP, .621 SLG and 1.103 OPS.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .330 AVG, .371 OBP, .536 SLG and .907 OPS.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .556 AVG, .667 OBP, .852 SLG and 1.519 OPS.