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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, May 23, 2024:
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Uncommitted 2026 LHP Leanor “Lea” Tapia recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado-RC, Camarillo High, pitching approach, Moorpark High, overcoming expectations, future college, sports management, English, Montana Fouts, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “50 First Dates.”
Name: Leanor “Lea” Tapia
Hometown: Oxnard, CA
High School: Camarillo High
Club Team: Athletics Mercado-RC 16U
Graduation Year: 2026
Height: 5-4
Position/s: LHP
Nickname: My dad, he wanted to name me Lea, but my mom wanted me named after my grandma. Her name was Leonor, so they decided on Leanor, and from there they called me Lea.
Social Media: @leatapia2026 on Twitter and @leatapia_6 on Instagram
Honors: Freshman Rookie of the Year, Scenic City TN Showcase Top 5 Pitchers, PCFL The Players Classic All-Tournament and Ventura County Top Performers (multiple times).
Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: 1.95 ERA, .159 BAA, 66 Ks.
High School Stats: 2.43 ERA, 9 wins, 51 Ks.
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