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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, May 13, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: NEVEAH SMITH

Uncommitted 2030 OF Neveah Smith recently talked to Line Drive Media about TN Mojo 2030-31-Raysor, PGF Nationals, Georgia players, Athletics Gold Tamborra, Unity and Atlanta Vipers, accidents, athletic family, future college, college camps, veterinarian, science, Reese Atwood, Lemony Snicket series, Lil Uzi Vert, “Stranger Things,” “Project Hail Mary” and TikToks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Neveah Smith

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

Middle School/High School: Mill Creek Middle School/River Ridge High

Club Team: TN Mojo 2030/31-Raysor 14U

Graduation Year: 2030

Height: 5-3

Position/s: OF

Nickname: “Vader,” my Gramma gave me that name when I was 1 (year old). She is a huge “Star Wars” fan and would hum the Vader tune when I enter the room. I guess I was grumpy in the mornings.

Social Media: TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat/X/Facebook

Honors: Offensive Player of the Year (Middle School)

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .514 AVG, .555 OBP, .667 OPS, .515 SLG, 5 doubles, 6 triples, 13 RBIs and 7 runs.

Travel Ball Fall/Spring 2025/2026 Stats: .467 AVG, .500 OBP, 1.200 OPS, .700 SLG, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 7 RBOs and 10 runs.