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Club News: The Final Pitch (May 23, 2024): Spotlighting Golden State Prospect Lea Tapia, News, Commits, 'C.R.E.A.M.' & X-Men Movie?

By Carlos Arias

May 23, 2024

Club News: The Final Pitch (May 23, 2024): Spotlighting Golden State Prospect Lea Tapia, News, Commits, 'C.R.E.A.M.' & X-Men Movie?

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THE FINAL PITCH: LEANOR “LEA” TAPIA

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.”

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A
Lea Tapia of Camarillo High. Photo provided by Lea Tapia.

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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